Horizon in Irish (Léaslíne): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for horizon?

The Irish for horizon is léaslíne (pronounced “LAYSS-lee-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léaslínte. Depending on context it can also mean horizon (figurative).

Q: What is the plural of horizon in Irish?

The plural of léaslíne is léaslínte; with the article, na léaslínte means “the horizons”. The genitive plural is léaslínte, as in leathnú na léaslínte (the broadening of the horizons).

Q: Does léaslíne have more than one meaning?

Yes. Léaslíne can mean horizon or horizon (figurative), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “horizon” in Irish

Irish:: léaslíne
English:: horizon, horizon (figurative)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “LAYSS-lee-nyeh” /ˈl̠ʲeːsˌl̠ʲiːnʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: léaslínte (horizons)
Genitive singular:: léaslíne, na léaslíne (e.g. imeall na léaslíne, the edge of the horizon)
Genitive plural:: léaslínte, na léaslínte (e.g. leathnú na léaslínte, the broadening of the horizons)

What does “léaslíne” mean?

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

horizon: The line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky.Also: skyline, horizon line.

1 other meaning: horizon (figurative)

2horizon (figurative): The limit of a person's knowledge, interests or experience, or what lies ahead in the future.Also: horizon, outlook, prospect, range of experience.

“Léaslíne” with the article

The plural of horizon in Irish is léaslínte. Here is léaslíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an léaslíne

the horizon

No change after an

na léaslínte

the horizons

Plural: no change after na

“Léaslíne” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using léaslíne, the Irish word for horizon.

Chonaiceamar long ar an léaslíne.

We saw a ship on the horizon.

Bhí an ghrian ag dul faoi ar an léaslíne.

The sun was setting on the horizon.

Níl aon scamall ar an léaslíne inniu.

There isn't a cloud on the horizon today.

Leathnaigh an taisteal mo léaslínte go mór.

Travelling broadened my horizons a lot.

Tá an léaslíne le feiceáil go soiléir ón gcnoc.

The horizon is clearly visible from the hill.

D'imigh an bád as radharc thar an léaslíne.

The boat disappeared beyond the horizon.

Tá athruithe móra ar an léaslíne don chomhlacht.

There are big changes on the horizon for the company.

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Horizon in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for horizon?

The Irish for horizon is léaslíne (pronounced “LAYSS-lee-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léaslínte. Depending on context it can also mean horizon (figurative).

How do you pronounce léaslíne in Irish?

Léaslíne is said like “LAYSS-lee-nyeh” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːsˌl̠ʲiːnʲə/).

What is the plural of horizon in Irish?

The plural of léaslíne is léaslínte; with the article, na léaslínte means “the horizons”. The genitive plural is léaslínte, as in leathnú na léaslínte (the broadening of the horizons).

Does léaslíne have more than one meaning?

Yes. Léaslíne can mean horizon or horizon (figurative), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is there another word for horizon in Irish?

Yes, 'bun na spéire' (literally the bottom of the sky) and 'fíor na spéire' are also used for the horizon, especially in speech.

Horizon in Irish (Léaslíne): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage