HeyRuaHow to say “conceit” in Irish
- Irish:
- leitheadas
- English:
- conceit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-huh-dus” /ˈlʲɛhəd̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leitheadais, an leitheadais (e.g. lán leitheadais, full of conceit)
What does “leitheadas” mean?
- conceit
- Leitheadas is a feeling of being better or more important than others, shown in a proud, self-satisfied manner.Also: self-importance, pride, vanity, arrogance.
Other Irish words for conceit: postúlacht (self-importance)
“Leitheadas” with the article
Here is leitheadas after the article (an t-alt).
an leitheadas
the conceit
No change after an
“Leitheadas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leitheadas, the Irish word for conceit.
Tá leitheadas ag teacht air ó fuair sé an post.
He's getting full of himself since he got the job.
Níor thaitin an leitheadas sin liom ar chor ar bith.
I didn't like that conceit at all.
Bhí sí lán leitheadais tar éis an chluiche.
She was full of herself after the match.
Níl aon leitheadas ag baint le m'athair.
My father has no airs about him.
Labhair sé le leitheadas mór faoina charr nua.
He talked very conceitedly about his new car.
Ná lig don leitheadas an ceann is fearr a fháil ort.
Don't let conceit get the better of you.
Chonaic gach duine an leitheadas ina shúile.
Everyone saw the self-importance in his eyes.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Conceit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conceit?
The Irish for conceit is leitheadas (pronounced “LEH-huh-dus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leitheadas in Irish?
Leitheadas is said like “LEH-huh-dus” (IPA /ˈlʲɛhəd̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does leitheadas have a plural?
No plural form is given for leitheadas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is leitheadas different from bród?
Bród can be positive pride, as in bród as do chlann, while leitheadas is always negative: conceit or putting on airs.
