HeyRuaHow to say “bed” in Irish
- Irish:
- leaba
- English:
- bed, bed (of river, garden)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYA-buh” /ˈlʲabˠə/
- Plural:
- leapacha (beds)
- Genitive singular:
- leapa, na leapa (e.g. seomra leapa, bedroom)
- Genitive plural:
- leapacha, na leapacha (e.g. líon na leapacha, the number of beds)
What does “leaba” mean?
“Leaba” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bed
- A piece of furniture you sleep or lie on.Also: bunk, cot.
1 other meaning: bed (of river, garden)
- 2bed (of river, garden)
- The bottom of a river or sea, or a patch of ground where plants are grown.Also: riverbed, flower bed, seabed.
Other Irish words for bed: ceapach (plot)
“Leaba” with the article
The plural of bed in Irish is leapacha. Here is leaba after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leaba” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leaba, the Irish word for bed.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bed?
The Irish for bed is leaba (pronounced “LYA-buh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leapacha. Depending on context it can also mean bed (of river, garden).
How do you pronounce leaba in Irish?
Leaba is said like “LYA-buh” (IPA /ˈlʲabˠə/).
What is the plural of bed in Irish?
The plural of leaba is leapacha; with the article, na leapacha means “the beds”. The genitive plural is leapacha, as in líon na leapacha (the number of beds).
Does leaba have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leaba can mean bed or bed (of river, garden), depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'go to bed' in Irish?
Say 'dul a luí' or 'dul chun na leapa'; 'chun na leapa' uses the genitive leapa.
How do you say 'make the bed'?
Use 'an leaba a chóiriú' or 'an leaba a dhéanamh'.
