HeyRuaHow to say “breeze” in Irish
- Irish:
- leoithne
- English:
- breeze
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOH-nyuh” /ˈl̠ʲoːn̠ʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leoithní (breezes)
- Genitive singular:
- leoithne, na leoithne (e.g. fuaire na leoithne, the coolness of the breeze)
- Genitive plural:
- leoithní, na leoithní (e.g. séideadh na leoithní, the blowing of the breezes)
What does “leoithne” mean?
- breeze
- A light, gentle wind.Also: light wind, gentle wind, zephyr.
Other Irish words for breeze: gaoth (wind)
“Leoithne” with the article
The plural of breeze in Irish is leoithní. Here is leoithne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leoithne
the breeze
No change after an
na leoithní
the breezes
Plural: no change after na
“Leoithne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leoithne, the Irish word for breeze.
Bhí leoithne bheag ag séideadh ón bhfarraige.
A light breeze was blowing from the sea.
Tá an leoithne an-fhionnuar inniu.
The breeze is very cool today.
Bhraith mé fuacht na leoithne ar m'aghaidh.
I felt the chill of the breeze on my face.
Thug leoithní an earraigh boladh na mbláthanna leo.
The spring breezes carried the scent of the flowers.
Shuíomar sa leoithne ar an trá.
We sat in the breeze on the beach.
Ní raibh leoithne ar bith ann aréir.
There wasn't a breath of wind last night.
Bhog na duilleoga sa leoithne thráthnóna.
The leaves moved in the evening breeze.
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Breeze in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for breeze?
The Irish for breeze is leoithne (pronounced “LYOH-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leoithní.
How do you pronounce leoithne in Irish?
Leoithne is said like “LYOH-nyuh” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲoːn̠ʲə/).
What is the plural of breeze in Irish?
The plural of leoithne is leoithní; with the article, na leoithní means “the breezes”. The genitive plural is leoithní, as in séideadh na leoithní (the blowing of the breezes).
How is leoithne different from gaoth?
Gaoth is the general word for wind, while leoithne is a light, gentle breeze. A strong wind would be gaoth láidir, never leoithne.
