HeyRuaHow to say “half-year” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathbhliain
- English:
- half-year
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LA-vlee-in” /ˈlʲahˌvʲlʲiənʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leathbhlianta (half-years)
- Genitive singular:
- leathbhliana, na leathbhliana (e.g. deireadh na leathbhliana, the end of the half-year)
- Genitive plural:
- leathbhlianta, na leathbhlianta (e.g. tuarascálacha na leathbhlianta, the half-yearly reports)
What does “leathbhliain” mean?
- half-year
- A period of six months, half of a year.Also: half a year, six months.
“Leathbhliain” with the article
The plural of half-year in Irish is leathbhlianta. Here is leathbhliain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leathbhliain
the half-year
No change after an
na leathbhlianta
the half-years
Plural: no change after na
“Leathbhliain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathbhliain, the Irish word for half-year.
Bhí mé i Sasana ar feadh leathbhliana.
I was in England for six months.
Tá an chéad leathbhliain beagnach thart.
The first half of the year is nearly over.
Íoctar an cíos gach leathbhliain.
The rent is paid every six months.
Chaith sí leathbhliain ag obair sa Fhrainc.
She spent half a year working in France.
Foilsítear an tuarascáil ag deireadh na leathbhliana.
The report is published at the end of the half-year.
Tháinig feabhas air sa leathbhliain seo caite.
He improved over the last six months.
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Half-year in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for half-year?
The Irish for half-year is leathbhliain (pronounced “LA-vlee-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leathbhlianta.
How do you pronounce leathbhliain in Irish?
Leathbhliain is said like “LA-vlee-in” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌvʲlʲiənʲ/).
What is the plural of half-year in Irish?
The plural of leathbhliain is leathbhlianta; with the article, na leathbhlianta means “the half-years”. The genitive plural is leathbhlianta, as in tuarascálacha na leathbhlianta (the half-yearly reports).
How do I say 'for six months' in Irish?
You can say 'ar feadh leathbhliana' (for half a year) or 'ar feadh sé mhí'.
