HeyRuaHow to say “illustration” in Irish
- Irish:
- léiriú
- English:
- illustration, production, expression
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- léirigh, to show (ag léiriú, showing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-roo” /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- léirithe (illustrations)
- Genitive singular:
- léirithe, an léirithe (e.g. léiriú an léirithe, the staging of the production)
- Genitive plural:
- léirithe, na léirithe (e.g. samplaí na léirithe, the examples of the illustrations)
What does “léiriú” mean?
“Léiriú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- illustration
- The act of showing or explaining something clearly, or a picture or example that does this; it is the verbal noun of the verb léirigh.Also: demonstration, representation, depiction, portrayal.
2 other meanings: production or expression
- 2production
- The staging or producing of a play, film or programme, or the resulting show.Also: staging, show, presentation.
- 3expression
- An outward sign or indication of a feeling, quality or opinion.Also: indication, manifestation, sign.
Other Irish words for illustration: léaráid (diagram)
“Léiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, léiriú means showing: it is the verbal noun of the verb léirigh (to show). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Léiriú” with the article
The plural of illustration in Irish is léirithe. Here is léiriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léiriú, the Irish word for illustration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Illustration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for illustration?
The Irish for illustration is léiriú (pronounced “LAY-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léirithe. Depending on context it can also mean production or expression.
How do you pronounce léiriú in Irish?
Léiriú is said like “LAY-roo” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of illustration in Irish?
The plural of léiriú is léirithe; with the article, na léirithe means “the illustrations”. The genitive plural is léirithe, as in samplaí na léirithe (the examples of the illustrations).
Does léiriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léiriú can mean illustration, production or expression, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between léiriú and léiriúchán?
Both can mean a theatrical or film production, but léiriúchán is used only for that sense, while léiriú also means illustration or demonstration.
How do I say 'it shows' or 'it is an indication of' something?
Use léiriú ar: 'Is léiriú é ar a mhisneach', meaning 'It is an indication of his courage'.
