HeyRuaHow to say “demonstration” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirsiú
- English:
- demonstration, illustration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- léirsigh, to demonstrate (ag léirsiú, demonstrating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-shoo” /ˈl̠ʲeːɾˠʃuː/
- Plural:
- léirsithe (demonstrations)
- Genitive singular:
- léirsithe, an léirsithe (e.g. lucht an léirsithe, the people at the demonstration)
- Genitive plural:
- léirsithe, na léirsithe (e.g. eagraithe na léirsithe, the organisers of the demonstrations)
What does “léirsiú” mean?
“Léirsiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- demonstration
- A public protest in which people gather or march to show their support for or opposition to something.Also: protest, march, rally.
“Léirsiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, léirsiú means demonstrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb léirsigh (to demonstrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Léirsiú” with the article
The plural of demonstration in Irish is léirsithe. Here is léirsiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léirsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirsiú, the Irish word for demonstration.
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Demonstration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for demonstration?
The Irish for demonstration is léirsiú (pronounced “LAYR-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léirsithe. Depending on context it can also mean illustration.
How do you pronounce léirsiú in Irish?
Léirsiú is said like “LAYR-shoo” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːɾˠʃuː/).
What is the plural of demonstration in Irish?
The plural of léirsiú is léirsithe; with the article, na léirsithe means “the demonstrations”. The genitive plural is léirsithe, as in eagraithe na léirsithe (the organisers of the demonstrations).
Does léirsiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léirsiú can mean demonstration or illustration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between léirsiú and léiriú?
Léirsiú is mainly a public demonstration or protest march, while léiriú means a portrayal, production or explanation, as in léiriú drámaíochta, a theatre production.
Is léirsiú the same as agóid?
They overlap: agóid is a protest or objection in general, while léirsiú is the public gathering or march itself.
