HeyRuaHow to say “criticism” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirmheastóireacht
- English:
- criticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-vas-toh-ir-akht” /ˈlʲeːɾʲvʲasˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- léirmheastóireachta, na léirmheastóireachta (e.g. cúrsa léirmheastóireachta, a course in criticism)
What does “léirmheastóireacht” mean?
- criticism
- The work or practice of reviewing and judging books, films, art or other works, as a critic does.Also: literary criticism, reviewing, critique.
Other Irish words for criticism: cáineadh (criticism)
“Léirmheastóireacht” with the article
Here is léirmheastóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Léirmheastóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirmheastóireacht, the Irish word for criticism.
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Criticism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for criticism?
The Irish for criticism is léirmheastóireacht (pronounced “LAYR-vas-toh-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce léirmheastóireacht in Irish?
Léirmheastóireacht is said like “LAYR-vas-toh-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾʲvʲasˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does léirmheastóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for léirmheastóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is léirmheastóireacht the same as cáineadh?
No: cáineadh is criticism in the sense of finding fault, while léirmheastóireacht is critical evaluation of works such as books or films.
What is the difference between léirmheas and léirmheastóireacht?
Léirmheas is a single review, while léirmheastóireacht is the general activity or discipline of criticism.
