HeyRuaHow to say “electricity” in Irish
- Irish:
- leictreachas
- English:
- electricity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LECK-trukh-us” /ˈlʲɛctʲɾʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leictreachais, an leictreachais (e.g. bille an leictreachais, the electricity bill)
What does “leictreachas” mean?
- electricity
- The form of energy that powers lights, machines and appliances, supplied through wires or batteries.Also: electric power, power, electrical energy.
“Leictreachas” with the article
Here is leictreachas after the article (an t-alt).
an leictreachas
the electricity
No change after an
“Leictreachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leictreachas, the Irish word for electricity.
Tá an leictreachas imithe arís.
The electricity has gone off again.
Bhí bille mór leictreachais againn an mhí seo.
We had a big electricity bill this month.
Níl leictreachas sa teach fós.
There's no electricity in the house yet.
Ghearr siad an leictreachas inné.
They cut off the electricity yesterday.
Tá praghas an leictreachais ag ardú i gcónaí.
The price of electricity keeps rising.
Táimid ag foghlaim faoi leictreachas ar scoil.
We're learning about electricity at school.
Gineann an tuirbín gaoithe leictreachas.
The wind turbine generates electricity.
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Electricity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electricity?
The Irish for electricity is leictreachas (pronounced “LECK-trukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leictreachas in Irish?
Leictreachas is said like “LECK-trukh-us” (IPA /ˈlʲɛctʲɾʲəxəsˠ/).
Does leictreachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for leictreachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'leictreachas' and 'aibhléis'?
Both mean electricity. 'Leictreachas' is the standard, general term, while 'aibhléis' is an older, more colloquial word used especially in some dialects.
How do I say 'electric' as an adjective?
Use 'leictreach', as in 'carr leictreach' (electric car). 'Leictreachas' is only the noun.
