HeyRuaHow to say “injured” in Irish
- Irish:
- leonta
- English:
- injured, sprained
- Word type:
- adjective
- More injured:
- níos leonta
- Most injured:
- is leonta
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOWN-ta” /ˈlʲoːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “leonta” mean?
“Leonta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- injured
- Hurt or wounded in the body, for example in an accident or a fight.Also: wounded, hurt.
1 other meaning: sprained
- 2sprained
- Of a joint such as an ankle or wrist, twisted and damaged.Also: strained, twisted.
“Leonta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leonta after saighdiúir (soldier, masculine), after cos (foot, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leonta.
More injured, most injured, very injured
Tá a rúitín leonta níos measa ná mar a cheap sé. His ankle is more badly sprained than he thought.
| more injured | níos leonta | in the past tense: ní ba leonta |
|---|---|---|
| most injured | is leonta | in the past tense: ba leonta |
| as injured as | chomh leonta le | no change after chomh |
| very injured | an-leonta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too injured | róleonta | ró- lenites |
“Leonta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Injured in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for injured?
The Irish for injured is leonta (pronounced “LYOWN-ta”). It comes after the noun: saighdiúir leonta, an injured soldier; cos leonta, an injured foot.
How do you say more injured and most injured in Irish?
níos leonta is more injured and is leonta is most injured. In the past tense they become ní ba leonta and ba leonta.
How do you say very injured in Irish?
an-leonta. Too injured is róleonta, and as injured as is chomh leonta le.
Does leonta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leonta can mean injured or sprained, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leonta' and 'gortaithe'?
Both mean injured; 'gortaithe' is the general word for hurt, while 'leonta' often suggests a wound or a sprain, as in 'rúitín leonta'.
