HeyRuaHow to say “half-pint” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathphionta
- English:
- half-pint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAH-fyun-tuh” /ˈlʲahˌfʲuntə/
- Plural:
- leathphiontaí (half-pints)
- Genitive singular:
- leathphionta, an leathphionta (e.g. praghas an leathphionta, the price of a half-pint)
- Genitive plural:
- leathphiontaí, na leathphiontaí (e.g. ag ól na leathphiontaí, drinking the half-pints)
What does “leathphionta” mean?
- half-pint
- Half of a pint, especially a half-pint glass or measure of a drink such as beer or milk.Also: half pint, glass of beer, small beer.
“Leathphionta” with the article
The plural of half-pint in Irish is leathphiontaí. Here is leathphionta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathphionta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathphionta, the Irish word for half-pint.
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Half-pint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for half-pint?
The Irish for half-pint is leathphionta (pronounced “LYAH-fyun-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathphiontaí.
How do you pronounce leathphionta in Irish?
Leathphionta is said like “LYAH-fyun-tuh” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌfʲuntə/).
What is the plural of half-pint in Irish?
The plural of leathphionta is leathphiontaí; with the article, na leathphiontaí means “the half-pints”. The genitive plural is leathphiontaí, as in ag ól na leathphiontaí (drinking the half-pints).
How do I order a half-pint in Irish?
You can say 'Leathphionta, le do thoil' or name the drink: 'leathphionta leanna'. The word comes from 'leath' (half) plus 'pionta' (pint), with lenition.
