HeyRuaHow to say “landing” in Irish
- Irish:
- léibheann
- English:
- landing, platform
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-vun” /ˈlʲeːvʲən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- léibhinn
- Genitive singular:
- léibhinn, an léibhinn (e.g. fuinneog an léibhinn, the landing window)
- Genitive plural:
- léibheann, na léibheann (e.g. cairpéid na léibheann, the landing carpets)
What does “léibheann” mean?
“Léibheann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- landing
- A level area at the top of a flight of stairs or between flights.Also: stair landing, stairhead.
1 other meaning: platform
- 2platform
- A raised level surface or terrace, such as a flat area in front of a house.Also: terrace, level space, esplanade.
Other Irish words for landing: caladh (landing place)
“Léibheann” with the article
The plural of landing in Irish is léibhinn. Here is léibheann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léibheann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léibheann, the Irish word for landing.
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Landing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for landing?
The Irish for landing is léibheann (pronounced “LAY-vun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léibhinn. Depending on context it can also mean platform.
How do you pronounce léibheann in Irish?
Léibheann is said like “LAY-vun” (IPA /ˈlʲeːvʲən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of landing in Irish?
The plural of léibheann is léibhinn; with the article, it is na léibhinn. The genitive plural is léibheann, as in cairpéid na léibheann (the landing carpets).
Does léibheann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léibheann can mean landing or platform, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'léibheann' and 'ardán'?
'Léibheann' is mainly the landing of a staircase or a level terrace, while 'ardán' is a raised platform or stage, such as at a railway station.
