HeyRuaHow to say “half-inch” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathorlach
- English:
- half-inch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-or-lukh” /ˈlʲahˌoːrˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- leathorlaí (half-inches)
- Genitive singular:
- leathorlaigh, an leathorlaigh (e.g. fad leathorlaigh, half an inch long)
- Genitive plural:
- leathorlaí, na leathorlaí (e.g. fad na leathorlaí, the length of the half-inches)
What does “leathorlach” mean?
- half-inch
- A measure of length equal to half an inch.Also: half an inch, half inch.
“Leathorlach” with the article
The plural of half-inch in Irish is leathorlaí. Here is leathorlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathorlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathorlach, the Irish word for half-inch.
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Half-inch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for half-inch?
The Irish for half-inch is leathorlach (pronounced “LAH-or-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathorlaí.
How do you pronounce leathorlach in Irish?
Leathorlach is said like “LAH-or-lukh” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌoːrˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of half-inch in Irish?
The plural of leathorlach is leathorlaí; with the article, na leathorlaí means “the half-inches”. The genitive plural is leathorlaí, as in fad na leathorlaí (the length of the half-inches).
How is 'leathorlach' formed?
It combines 'leath' (half) with 'orlach' (inch), written as one word; 'leath-' compounds like this are common, e.g. 'leathuair' (half an hour).
