HeyRuaHow to say “half-time” in Irish
- Irish:
- leath-thrá
- English:
- half-time
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-hraw” /ˈlʲahɾˠaː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leath-thrá, an leath-thrá (e.g. feadóg an leath-thrá, the half-time whistle)
What does “leath-thrá” mean?
- half-time
- The interval at the middle of a match or game, when play stops between the two halves.Also: halftime, interval, break.
“Leath-thrá” with the article
Here is leath-thrá after the article (an t-alt).
an leath-thrá
the half-time
No change after an
“Leath-thrá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leath-thrá, the Irish word for half-time.
Bhí an scór cothrom ag leath-thrá.
The score was level at half-time.
Shéid an réiteoir an fheadóg don leath-thrá.
The referee blew the whistle for half-time.
Labhair an bainisteoir leis na himreoirí ag an leath-thrá.
The manager spoke to the players at half-time.
Bhí siad chun tosaigh faoi leath-thrá.
They were ahead by half-time.
Cheannaigh mé cupán tae le linn an leath-thrá.
I bought a cup of tea during half-time.
Tháinig sé isteach mar ionadaí tar éis an leath-thrá.
He came on as a substitute after half-time.
Cén scór a bhí ann ag leath-thrá?
What was the score at half-time?
Other nouns in Irish
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Half-time in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for half-time?
The Irish for half-time is leath-thrá (pronounced “LAH-hraw”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leath-thrá in Irish?
Leath-thrá is said like “LAH-hraw” (IPA /ˈlʲahɾˠaː/).
Does leath-thrá have a plural?
No plural form is given for leath-thrá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'at half-time' in Irish?
Say 'ag leath-thrá', for example 'Bhí siad cothrom ag leath-thrá'.
