HeyRuaHow to say “hint” in Irish
- Irish:
- leid
- English:
- hint, prompt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lej” /lʲedʲ/
- Plural:
- leideanna (hints)
- Genitive singular:
- leide, na leide (e.g. brí na leide, the meaning of the hint)
- Genitive plural:
- leideanna, na leideanna (e.g. liosta na leideanna, the list of hints)
What does “leid” mean?
“Leid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hint
- A small piece of information or suggestion that helps someone guess or understand something.Also: clue, pointer, inkling.
1 other meaning: prompt
- 2prompt
- A word or cue given to help someone remember what to say, as in the theatre.Also: cue.
Other Irish words for hint: nod (hint)
“Leid” with the article
The plural of hint in Irish is leideanna. Here is leid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leid, the Irish word for hint.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hint?
The Irish for hint is leid (pronounced “lej”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leideanna. Depending on context it can also mean prompt.
How do you pronounce leid in Irish?
Leid is said like “lej” (IPA /lʲedʲ/).
What is the plural of hint in Irish?
The plural of leid is leideanna; with the article, na leideanna means “the hints”. The genitive plural is leideanna, as in liosta na leideanna (the list of hints).
Does leid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leid can mean hint or prompt, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leid' and 'nod'?
Both can mean a hint, but 'nod' is more a nod or tip given with a gesture or briefly, while 'leid' is the usual word for a clue or hint, as in 'Tabhair leid dom'.
