HeyRuaHow to say “bedding” in Irish
- Irish:
- leapachas
- English:
- bedding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAP-uh-khus” /ˈlʲapəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leapachais, an leapachais (e.g. ní an leapachais, the washing of the bedding)
What does “leapachas” mean?
- bedding
- Material used to make a bed, such as straw or litter for animals, or bedclothes for people.Also: litter, bedclothes, bed material.
“Leapachas” with the article
Here is leapachas after the article (an t-alt).
an leapachas
the bedding
No change after an
“Leapachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leapachas, the Irish word for bedding.
Chuir sé leapachas úr faoi na ba.
He put fresh bedding under the cows.
Tá an leapachas fliuch sa stábla.
The bedding in the stable is wet.
Úsáidtear tuí mar leapachas d'ainmhithe.
Straw is used as bedding for animals.
Ní mór dúinn tuilleadh leapachais a cheannach.
We need to buy more bedding.
Bhí boladh bréan ón leapachas.
There was a foul smell from the bedding.
Athraigh an leapachas sa chró gach seachtain.
Change the bedding in the shed every week.
Rinne sí leapachas don choinín as páipéar.
She made bedding for the rabbit out of paper.
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Bedding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bedding?
The Irish for bedding is leapachas (pronounced “LYAP-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leapachas in Irish?
Leapachas is said like “LYAP-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈlʲapəxəs/).
Does leapachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for leapachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'leapachas' different from 'éadach leapa'?
'Leapachas' is bedding generally, often litter for animals, while 'éadach leapa' or 'éadaí leapa' means bedclothes such as sheets and blankets.
