HeyRuaHow to say “hemisphere” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathsféar
- English:
- hemisphere, hemisphere of the brain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-sfayr” /ˈlʲahsˌfʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- leathsféir (hemispheres)
- Genitive singular:
- leathsféir, an leathsféir (e.g. tíortha an leathsféir thuaidh, the countries of the northern hemisphere)
- Genitive plural:
- leathsféar, na leathsféar (e.g. léarscáil na leathsféar, the map of the hemispheres)
What does “leathsféar” mean?
“Leathsféar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hemisphere
- Half of a sphere, especially one of the halves of the earth divided by the equator or a meridian.Also: half sphere, half of the globe.
1 other meaning: hemisphere of the brain
- 2hemisphere of the brain
- Either of the two halves of the brain.Also: cerebral hemisphere, brain hemisphere.
“Leathsféar” with the article
The plural of hemisphere in Irish is leathsféir. Here is leathsféar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathsféar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathsféar, the Irish word for hemisphere.
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Hemisphere in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hemisphere?
The Irish for hemisphere is leathsféar (pronounced “LAH-sfayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathsféir. Depending on context it can also mean hemisphere of the brain.
How do you pronounce leathsféar in Irish?
Leathsféar is said like “LAH-sfayr” (IPA /ˈlʲahsˌfʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of hemisphere in Irish?
The plural of leathsféar is leathsféir; with the article, na leathsféir means “the hemispheres”. The genitive plural is leathsféar, as in léarscáil na leathsféar (the map of the hemispheres).
Does leathsféar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leathsféar can mean hemisphere or hemisphere of the brain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'northern hemisphere' in Irish?
Say 'an leathsféar thuaidh', and 'an leathsféar theas' for the southern hemisphere.
