HeyRuaHow to say “idling” in Irish
- Irish:
- leisceoireacht
- English:
- idling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LESH-kyohr-ukht” /ˈlʲɛʃcoːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leisceoireachta, na leisceoireachta (e.g. lá leisceoireachta, a day of idling)
What does “leisceoireacht” mean?
- idling
- The habit or act of being lazy and avoiding work; loafing about.Also: laziness, loafing, shirking, sloth.
“Leisceoireacht” with the article
Here is leisceoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an leisceoireacht
the idling
No change after an
“Leisceoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leisceoireacht, the Irish word for idling.
Ní bheidh leisceoireacht ar bith sa teach seo.
There will be no idling in this house.
Bhí sé ag leisceoireacht an lá ar fad.
He was loafing about all day.
Tá an leisceoireacht ag cur isteach ar an múinteoir.
The laziness is annoying the teacher.
Stop den leisceoireacht agus déan do chuid oibre.
Stop idling and do your work.
Chaill sí a post mar gheall ar leisceoireacht.
She lost her job because of laziness.
Is fuath liom an leisceoireacht seo uile.
I hate all this idling.
Ní raibh aon chúis leis ach leisceoireacht.
There was no reason for it but laziness.
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Idling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for idling?
The Irish for idling is leisceoireacht (pronounced “LESH-kyohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leisceoireacht in Irish?
Leisceoireacht is said like “LESH-kyohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈlʲɛʃcoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does leisceoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for leisceoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between leisce and leisceoireacht?
Leisce is laziness or reluctance as a feeling (tá leisce orm, I am reluctant), while leisceoireacht is the behaviour of idling or loafing, often used as ag leisceoireacht.
