HeyRuaHow to say “isolation” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithlisiú
- English:
- isolation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- leithlisigh, to isolate (ag leithlisiú, isolating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-lish-oo” /ˈlʲehlʲɪʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- leithlisithe, an leithlisithe (e.g. tréimhse leithlisithe, period of isolation)
What does “leithlisiú” mean?
- isolation
- The act of isolating or separating something or someone from others; verbal noun of the verb leithlisigh.Also: isolating, separation, quarantine.
Other Irish words for isolation: iargúltacht (remoteness)
“Leithlisiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, leithlisiú means isolating: it is the verbal noun of the verb leithlisigh (to isolate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Leithlisiú” with the article
Here is leithlisiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Leithlisiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithlisiú, the Irish word for isolation.
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 leithlisiú (pronounced “LEH-lish-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leithlisiú in Irish?
Leithlisiú is said like “LEH-lish-oo” (IPA /ˈlʲehlʲɪʃuː/).
Does leithlisiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for leithlisiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is leithlisiú different from aonrú?
Leithlisiú is the technical word for isolating something, as in medicine or science, while aonrú also means isolation but often in the sense of being alone or solitary.
