Half-pound in Irish (Leathphunt): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for half-pound?

The Irish for half-pound is leathphunt (pronounced “LYAH-funt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathphuint. Depending on context it can also mean half a pound (money).

Q: What is the plural of half-pound in Irish?

The plural of leathphunt is leathphuint; with the article, na leathphuint means “the half-pounds”. The genitive plural is leathphunt, as in meáchan na leathphunt (the weight of the half-pounds).

Q: Does leathphunt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Leathphunt can mean half-pound or half a pound (money), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “half-pound” in Irish

Irish:: leathphunt
English:: half-pound, half a pound (money)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “LYAH-funt” /ˈlʲahˌfˠuːnˠt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: leathphuint (half-pounds)
Genitive singular:: leathphuint, an leathphuint (e.g. praghas an leathphuint, the price of the half-pound)
Genitive plural:: leathphunt, na leathphunt (e.g. meáchan na leathphunt, the weight of the half-pounds)

What does “leathphunt” mean?

“Leathphunt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

half-pound: Half of a pound in weight, about 227 grams.Also: half a pound, half pound weight.

1 other meaning: half a pound (money)

2half a pound (money): Half of a pound in money, historically a ten-shilling note or coin.Also: half a pound, ten shillings, half-sovereign.

“Leathphunt” with the article

The plural of half-pound in Irish is leathphuint. Here is leathphunt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an leathphunt

the half-pound

No change after an

na leathphuint

the half-pounds

Plural: no change after na

“Leathphunt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leathphunt, the Irish word for half-pound.

Ceannaigh leathphunt ime sa siopa, le do thoil.

Buy a half-pound of butter in the shop, please.

Tá an leathphunt siúcra ar an tseilf.

The half-pound of sugar is on the shelf.

Theastaigh leathphunt plúir don chíste.

A half-pound of flour was needed for the cake.

Cheannaigh sí dhá leathphunt tae.

She bought two half-pounds of tea.

Chuir mé mo leathphunt feola sa chuisneoir.

I put my half-pound of meat in the fridge.

Bhí leathphunt cáise i mála an tsiopadóra.

There was a half-pound of cheese in the shopping bag.

Ní raibh sa mhála ach leathphunt milseán.

There was only a half-pound of sweets in the bag.

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Half-pound in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for half-pound?

The Irish for half-pound is leathphunt (pronounced “LYAH-funt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathphuint. Depending on context it can also mean half a pound (money).

How do you pronounce leathphunt in Irish?

Leathphunt is said like “LYAH-funt” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌfˠuːnˠt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of half-pound in Irish?

The plural of leathphunt is leathphuint; with the article, na leathphuint means “the half-pounds”. The genitive plural is leathphunt, as in meáchan na leathphunt (the weight of the half-pounds).

Does leathphunt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Leathphunt can mean half-pound or half a pound (money), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say 'half a pound of butter' in Irish?

Say leathphunt ime, with the following noun in the genitive, just as with punt ime.

Half-pound in Irish (Leathphunt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage