HeyRuaHow to say “isolation” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithlis
- English:
- isolation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-lish” /ˈlʲɛlʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leithlise, na leithlise (e.g. tréimhse leithlise, period of isolation)
What does “leithlis” mean?
- isolation
- The state of being kept apart or separated from others, especially to prevent the spread of disease.Also: quarantine, seclusion, separation.
Other Irish words for isolation: iargúltacht (remoteness)
“Leithlis” with the article
Here is leithlis after the article (an t-alt).
an leithlis
the isolation
No change after an
“Leithlis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithlis, the Irish word for isolation.
Bhí sé i leithlis ar feadh coicíse.
He was in isolation for a fortnight.
Cuireadh an t-othar i leithlis san ospidéal.
The patient was put in isolation in the hospital.
Tá tréimhse leithlise ag teastáil uaithi.
She needs a period of isolation.
Ní maith liom an leithlis seo ar chor ar bith.
I don't like this isolation at all.
Chuaigh mé i bhféinleithlis tar éis na tástála.
I self-isolated after the test.
Tá rialacha leithlise an-dian anseo.
The isolation rules are very strict here.
Mhothaigh na seandaoine an leithlis go mór.
The old people felt the isolation greatly.
Other nouns in Irish
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Isolation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isolation?
The Irish for isolation is leithlis (pronounced “LEH-lish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leithlis in Irish?
Leithlis is said like “LEH-lish” (IPA /ˈlʲɛlʲɪʃ/).
Does leithlis have a plural?
No plural form is given for leithlis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between leithlis and coraintín?
Leithlis means isolation, keeping a sick person apart, while coraintín is quarantine, often for people exposed who may not be ill. In everyday speech they overlap.
