HeyRuaHow to say “interpretation” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirléamh
- English:
- interpretation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-lay-uv” /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲˌl̠ʲeːw/
- Plural:
- léirléamha (interpretations)
- Genitive singular:
- léirléimh, an léirléimh (e.g. ceist an léirléimh, the question of interpretation)
- Genitive plural:
- léirléamha, na léirléamha (e.g. anailís na léirléamha, the analysis of the interpretations)
What does “léirléamh” mean?
- interpretation
- A clear explanation or reading of the meaning of something, such as a text, a law or a work of art.Also: reading, exposition, explanation.
“Léirléamh” with the article
The plural of interpretation in Irish is léirléamha. Here is léirléamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léirléamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirléamh, the Irish word for interpretation.
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Interpretation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interpretation?
The Irish for interpretation is léirléamh (pronounced “LAYR-lay-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léirléamha.
How do you pronounce léirléamh in Irish?
Léirléamh is said like “LAYR-lay-uv” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲˌl̠ʲeːw/).
What is the plural of interpretation in Irish?
The plural of léirléamh is léirléamha; with the article, na léirléamha means “the interpretations”. The genitive plural is léirléamha, as in anailís na léirléamha (the analysis of the interpretations).
How is 'léirléamh' different from 'léamh'?
'Léamh' is simply reading, while 'léirléamh' (from 'léir', clear) is an interpretation or clear exposition of meaning. For oral translation between languages, use 'ateangaireacht' instead.
