HeyRuaHow to say “flagstone” in Irish
- Irish:
- leac
- English:
- flagstone, gravestone, hearthstone, slab
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyak” /lʲak/
- Plural:
- leaca (flagstones)
- Genitive singular:
- leice, na leice (e.g. faoi bhun na leice, under the flagstone)
- Genitive plural:
- leac, na leac (e.g. ag leagan leac, laying flagstones)
What does “leac” mean?
“Leac” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flagstone
- A large, flat stone, such as a paving stone or slab.Also: slab, flat stone, paving stone, flag.
3 other meanings: gravestone or hearthstone or slab
- 2gravestone
- A flat stone placed over or at a grave.Also: tombstone, headstone, grave slab.
- 3hearthstone
- The flat stone of the fireplace or hearth, often used for the hearth itself.Also: hearth, fireplace stone.
- 4slab
- A flat piece of any material, such as ice or chocolate.Also: sheet, flat piece, slab of ice.
“Leac” with the article
The plural of flagstone in Irish is leaca. Here is leac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leac, the Irish word for flagstone.
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Flagstone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flagstone?
The Irish for flagstone is leac (pronounced “lyak”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leaca. Depending on context it can also mean gravestone or hearthstone or slab.
How do you pronounce leac in Irish?
Leac is said like “lyak” (IPA /lʲak/).
What is the plural of flagstone in Irish?
The plural of leac is leaca; with the article, na leaca means “the flagstones”. The genitive plural is leac, as in ag leagan leac (laying flagstones).
Does leac have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leac can mean flagstone, gravestone, hearthstone or slab, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'leac oighir' mean?
'Leac oighir' means ice, especially a sheet of ice on a surface, as in 'Tá leac oighir ar an mbóthar' (There is ice on the road).
What does 'faoi leac' mean?
'Faoi leac' means dead and buried, literally under the gravestone.
