HeyRuaHow to say “latch” in Irish
- Irish:
- laiste
- English:
- latch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LASH-tyuh” /lˠaʃtʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- laistí (latches)
- Genitive singular:
- laiste, an laiste (e.g. lámh an laiste, the handle of the latch)
- Genitive plural:
- laistí, na laistí (e.g. praghas na laistí, the price of the latches)
What does “laiste” mean?
- latch
- A simple bar or catch used to fasten a door or gate shut.Also: door latch, gate latch, catch, sneck.
“Laiste” with the article
The plural of latch in Irish is laistí. Here is laiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an laiste
the latch
No change after an
na laistí
the latches
Plural: no change after na
“Laiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laiste, the Irish word for latch.
Cuir an laiste ar an doras, le do thoil.
Put the latch on the door, please.
Bhí an doras ar laiste nuair a tháinig mé.
The door was on the latch when I arrived.
Tá na laistí ar na geataí meirgeach.
The latches on the gates are rusty.
D'ardaigh sé an laiste go ciúin.
He lifted the latch quietly.
Tá rud éigin greamaithe sa laiste.
Something is stuck in the latch.
Cheannaigh m'athair laiste nua don gheata.
My father bought a new latch for the gate.
Other nouns in Irish
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Latch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for latch?
The Irish for latch is laiste (pronounced “LASH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is laistí.
How do you pronounce laiste in Irish?
Laiste is said like “LASH-tyuh” (IPA /lˠaʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of latch in Irish?
The plural of laiste is laistí; with the article, na laistí means “the latches”. The genitive plural is laistí, as in praghas na laistí (the price of the latches).
How do I say a door is on the latch?
You say 'tá an doras ar laiste', meaning it is closed by the latch but not locked.
Is 'laiste' the same as 'glas'?
No: 'laiste' is a latch that simply holds the door shut, while 'glas' is a lock that needs a key.
