HeyRuaHow to say “lazy person” in Irish
- Irish:
- leisceoir
- English:
- lazy person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LESH-kyohr” /ˈlʲɛʃcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- leisceoirí (lazy people)
- Genitive singular:
- leisceora, an leisceora (e.g. leithscéalta an leisceora, the lazy person's excuses)
- Genitive plural:
- leisceoirí, na leisceoirí (e.g. leisce na leisceoirí, the laziness of lazy people)
What does “leisceoir” mean?
- lazy person
- A person who is lazy and avoids work or effort.Also: idler, sluggard, layabout, lazybones, shirker.
“Leisceoir” with the article
The plural of lazy person in Irish is leisceoirí. Here is leisceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leisceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leisceoir, the Irish word for lazy person.
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Lazy person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lazy person?
The Irish for lazy person is leisceoir (pronounced “LESH-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leisceoirí.
How do you pronounce leisceoir in Irish?
Leisceoir is said like “LESH-kyohr” (IPA /ˈlʲɛʃcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lazy person in Irish?
The plural of leisceoir is leisceoirí; with the article, na leisceoirí means “the lazy people”. The genitive plural is leisceoirí, as in leisce na leisceoirí (the laziness of lazy people).
How is 'leisceoir' related to 'leisce'?
'Leisce' means laziness or reluctance, as in 'tá leisce orm' (I'm reluctant), and 'leisceoir' is the person who has it.
Is there a similar word for a lazy person?
Yes, 'falsóir' is a common synonym meaning idler or lazy person.
