HeyRuaHow to say “grout” in Irish
- Irish:
- leachtmhoirtéal
- English:
- grout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAKHT-wur-tyayl” /ˈlʲaxt̪ˌwɔɾʲtʲeːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leachtmhoirtéil, an leachtmhoirtéil (e.g. cur an leachtmhoirtéil, the application of the grout)
What does “leachtmhoirtéal” mean?
- grout
- A thin liquid mortar used to fill gaps between tiles or stones, or to seal joints in building.Also: liquid mortar, grouting.
“Leachtmhoirtéal” with the article
Here is leachtmhoirtéal after the article (an t-alt).
an leachtmhoirtéal
the grout
No change after an
“Leachtmhoirtéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leachtmhoirtéal, the Irish word for grout.
Tá leachtmhoirtéal ag teastáil idir na tíleanna.
Grout is needed between the tiles.
Chuir an tíleálaí an leachtmhoirtéal isteach inné.
The tiler put the grout in yesterday.
Tá dath an leachtmhoirtéil ag dul dorcha.
The colour of the grout is getting dark.
Ghlan mé an leachtmhoirtéal sa seomra folctha.
I cleaned the grout in the bathroom.
Tá scoilteanna sa leachtmhoirtéal timpeall an fholcadáin.
There are cracks in the grout around the bath.
Ceannaigh mála leachtmhoirtéil sa siopa crua-earraí.
Buy a bag of grout in the hardware shop.
Ní mór don leachtmhoirtéal triomú thar oíche.
The grout must dry overnight.
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Grout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grout?
The Irish for grout is leachtmhoirtéal (pronounced “LYAKHT-wur-tyayl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leachtmhoirtéal in Irish?
Leachtmhoirtéal is said like “LYAKHT-wur-tyayl” (IPA /ˈlʲaxt̪ˌwɔɾʲtʲeːlʲ/).
Does leachtmhoirtéal have a plural?
No plural form is given for leachtmhoirtéal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does 'leachtmhoirtéal' differ from 'moirtéal'?
'Moirtéal' is ordinary mortar for laying bricks, while 'leachtmhoirtéal' (literally liquid mortar) is grout, the thin mixture used to fill joints such as those between tiles.
