HeyRuaHow to say “devastation” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirscrios
- English:
- devastation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- léirscrios, to devastate (ag léirscrios, devastating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-shkris” /ˈlʲeːɾˌʃcɾʲɪsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- léirscriosta, an léirscriosta (e.g. méid an léirscriosta, the extent of the devastation)
What does “léirscrios” mean?
- devastation
- Complete destruction or ruin of something, such as a place, crops or property.Also: utter destruction, ruin, havoc, desolation.
“Léirscrios” as a verbal noun
After ag, léirscrios means devastating: it is the verbal noun of the verb léirscrios (to devastate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Léirscrios” with the article
Here is léirscrios after the article (an t-alt).
“Léirscrios” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirscrios, the Irish word for devastation.
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Devastation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for devastation?
The Irish for devastation is léirscrios (pronounced “LAYR-shkris”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce léirscrios in Irish?
Léirscrios is said like “LAYR-shkris” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾˌʃcɾʲɪsˠ/).
Does léirscrios have a plural?
No plural form is given for léirscrios in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does léirscrios have more than one meaning?
Léirscrios also has its own entry as a verb meaning to devastate.
How does 'léirscrios' differ from 'scrios'?
'Scrios' means destruction in general, while 'léirscrios' adds the intensifying prefix 'léir-' (complete), so it means total devastation.
