HeyRuaHow to say “lad” in Irish
- Irish:
- leaid
- English:
- lad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ladj” /l̪adʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leaideanna (lads)
- Genitive singular:
- leaid, an leaid (e.g. rothar an leaid, the lad's bicycle)
- Genitive plural:
- leaideanna, na leaideanna (e.g. cluiche na leaideanna, the lads' game)
What does “leaid” mean?
- lad
- A boy or young man, used informally.Also: boy, young man, guy, fellow.
“Leaid” with the article
The plural of lad in Irish is leaideanna. Here is leaid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leaid
the lad
No change after an
na leaideanna
the lads
Plural: no change after na
“Leaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leaid, the Irish word for lad.
Is leaid deas é Seán.
Seán is a nice lad.
Tháinig an leaid isteach go déanach.
The lad came in late.
Chuaigh na leaideanna chuig an gcluiche aréir.
The lads went to the match last night.
Bhí mé amuigh leis na leaideanna Dé hAoine.
I was out with the lads on Friday.
Tá máthair an leaid an-bhródúil as.
The lad's mother is very proud of him.
Cá bhfuil na leaideanna eile anocht?
Where are the other lads tonight?
Leaid óg cliste a bhí ann.
He was a clever young lad.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lad?
The Irish for lad is leaid (pronounced “ladj”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leaideanna.
How do you pronounce leaid in Irish?
Leaid is said like “ladj” (IPA /l̪adʲ/).
What is the plural of lad in Irish?
The plural of leaid is leaideanna; with the article, na leaideanna means “the lads”. The genitive plural is leaideanna, as in cluiche na leaideanna (the lads' game).
Is 'leaid' the usual word for a boy?
'Leaid' is informal and borrowed from English; in standard speech 'buachaill' or 'garsún' is more usual. Informally you may also hear 'na leaids'.
