HeyRuaHow to say “isolated” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithliseach
- English:
- isolated, isolationist
- Word type:
- adjective
- More isolated:
- níos leithlisí
- Most isolated:
- is leithlisí
- Plural:
- leithliseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-lish-uck” /ˈlʲɛlʲɪʃəx/
What does “leithliseach” mean?
“Leithliseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- isolated
- Kept apart or separated from others, especially to prevent the spread of disease.Also: isolating, separate, quarantined.
1 other meaning: isolationist
- 2isolationist
- Favouring a policy of keeping a country apart from the affairs of other countries.Also: insular.
Other Irish adjectives for isolated: iargúlta (remote)
“Leithliseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leithliseach after ospidéal (hospital, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leithliseacha.
More isolated, most isolated, very isolated
Bhí an pobal níos leithlisí ná riamh. The community was more isolated than ever.
| more isolated | níos leithlisí | in the past tense: ní ba leithlisí |
|---|---|---|
| most isolated | is leithlisí | in the past tense: ba leithlisí |
| as isolated as | chomh leithliseach le | no change after chomh |
| very isolated | an-leithliseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too isolated | róleithliseach | ró- lenites |
“Leithliseach” 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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Isolated in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isolated?
The Irish for isolated is leithliseach (pronounced “LEH-lish-uck”). It comes after the noun: ospidéal leithliseach, an isolated hospital; áit leithliseach, an isolated place.
How do you say more isolated and most isolated in Irish?
níos leithlisí is more isolated and is leithlisí is most isolated. In the past tense they become ní ba leithlisí and ba leithlisí.
What is the plural of leithliseach?
With a plural noun leithliseach becomes leithliseacha: ospidéil leithliseacha, áiteanna leithliseacha.
How do you say very isolated in Irish?
an-leithliseach. Too isolated is róleithliseach, and as isolated as is chomh leithliseach le.
Does leithliseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leithliseach can mean isolated or isolationist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the related noun for isolation?
The noun is "leithlisiú" (isolation), as in "leithlisiú othar", the isolation of patients.
