HeyRuaHow to say “Latvian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Laitvis
- English:
- Latvian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAT-vish” /ˈlatʲvʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Laitvise, na Laitvise (e.g. foclóir Laitvise, a Latvian dictionary)
What does “Laitvis” mean?
- Latvian
- The Latvian language, the official language of Latvia.Also: Latvian language, lettish.
“Laitvis” with the article
Here is Laitvis after the article (an t-alt).
an Laitvis
the Latvian
No change after an
“Laitvis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Laitvis, the Irish word for Latvian.
Labhraíonn sí Laitvis go líofa.
She speaks Latvian fluently.
Tá an Laitvis deacair a fhoghlaim.
Latvian is difficult to learn.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Laitvise inné.
I bought a Latvian grammar book yesterday.
Níl focal Laitvise agam.
I don't have a word of Latvian.
Scríobhadh an litir i Laitvis.
The letter was written in Latvian.
Is í an Laitvis teanga oifigiúil na Laitvia.
Latvian is the official language of Latvia.
Tá ranganna Laitvise ar siúl sa choláiste.
Latvian classes are held in the college.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Latvian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Latvian?
The Irish for Latvian is Laitvis (pronounced “LAT-vish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Laitvis in Irish?
Laitvis is said like “LAT-vish” (IPA /ˈlatʲvʲɪʃ/).
Does Laitvis have a plural?
No. Laitvis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
What is the difference between Laitvis and an Laitvia?
Laitvis is the Latvian language, while an Laitvia is the country Latvia; a Latvian person is Laitviach.
