HeyRuaHow to say “Latin” in Irish
- Irish:
- Laidineach
- English:
- Latin, Latin American
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Latin:
- níos Laidiní
- Most Latin:
- is Laidiní
- Plural:
- Laidineacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LAD-in-ukh” /ˈladʲɪnʲəx/
What does “Laidineach” mean?
“Laidineach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Latin
- Relating to the Latin language or written in Latin.Also: in Latin, Latin-language.
1 other meaning: Latin American
- 2Latin American
- Relating to Latin peoples or to Latin America.Also: latino, Hispanic.
“Laidineach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Laidineach after téacs (text, masculine), after paidir (prayer, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Laidineacha.
More Latin, most Latin, very Latin
Tá an t-ainm seo níos Laidiní ná an ceann eile. This name is more Latin than the other one.
| more Latin | níos Laidiní | in the past tense: ní ba Laidiní |
|---|---|---|
| most Latin | is Laidiní | in the past tense: ba Laidiní |
| as Latin as | chomh Laidineach le | no change after chomh |
| very Latin | an-Laidineach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Latin | ró-Laidineach | ró- lenites |
“Laidineach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Latin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Latin?
The Irish for Latin is Laidineach (pronounced “LAD-in-ukh”). It comes after the noun: téacs Laidineach, a Latin text; paidir Laidineach, a Latin prayer.
How do you say more Latin and most Latin in Irish?
níos Laidiní is more Latin and is Laidiní is most Latin. In the past tense they become ní ba Laidiní and ba Laidiní.
What is the plural of Laidineach?
With a plural noun Laidineach becomes Laidineacha: téacsanna Laidineacha, paidreacha Laidineacha.
How do you say very Latin in Irish?
an-Laidineach. Too Latin is ró-Laidineach, and as Latin as is chomh Laidineach le.
Does Laidineach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Laidineach can mean Latin or Latin American, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'in Latin' in Irish?
Use the noun: 'i Laidin' means 'in Latin', while 'Laidineach' is the adjective, as in 'téacs Laidineach'.
