HeyRuaHow to say “half-brother” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathdheartháir
- English:
- half-brother
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LA-yah-rawr” /ˈlʲahˌɣʲaɾˠhaːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- leathdheartháireacha (half-brothers)
- Genitive singular:
- leathdhearthár, an leathdhearthár (e.g. teach mo leathdhearthár, my half-brother's house)
- Genitive plural:
- leathdheartháireacha, na leathdheartháireacha (e.g. ainmneacha na leathdheartháireacha, the names of the half-brothers)
What does “leathdheartháir” mean?
- half-brother
- A brother who shares only one parent with you.Also: half brother.
“Leathdheartháir” with the article
The plural of half-brother in Irish is leathdheartháireacha. Here is leathdheartháir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathdheartháir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathdheartháir, the Irish word for half-brother.
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Half-brother in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for half-brother?
The Irish for half-brother is leathdheartháir (pronounced “LA-yah-rawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathdheartháireacha.
How do you pronounce leathdheartháir in Irish?
Leathdheartháir is said like “LA-yah-rawr” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌɣʲaɾˠhaːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of half-brother in Irish?
The plural of leathdheartháir is leathdheartháireacha; with the article, na leathdheartháireacha means “the half-brothers”. The genitive plural is leathdheartháireacha, as in ainmneacha na leathdheartháireacha (the names of the half-brothers).
What is the difference between leathdheartháir and leasdeartháir?
Leathdheartháir is a half-brother who shares one parent with you, while leasdeartháir is a stepbrother, with no shared parent.
