HeyRuaHow to say “leader” in Irish
- Irish:
- léadar
- English:
- leader
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-dur” /ˈlʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- léadair (leaders)
- Genitive singular:
- léadair, an léadair (e.g. údar an léadair, the author of the leader)
- Genitive plural:
- léadar, na léadar (e.g. údair na léadar, the authors of the leaders)
What does “léadar” mean?
- leader
- A leading article in a newspaper giving the paper's own opinion on a topic.Also: leading article, editorial.
Other Irish words for leader: ceannaire (leader), taoiseach (chieftain)
“Léadar” with the article
The plural of leader in Irish is léadair. Here is léadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an léadar
the leader
No change after an
na léadair
the leaders
Plural: no change after na
“Léadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léadar, the Irish word for leader.
Léigh mé an léadar sa nuachtán ar maidin.
I read the leader in the newspaper this morning.
Scríobh an t-eagarthóir léadar faoin mbuiséad.
The editor wrote a leader about the budget.
Bhí an léadar an-cháinteach ar an rialtas.
The leader was very critical of the government.
Ní aontaím le teachtaireacht an léadair.
I don't agree with the message of the leader.
Foilsíonn an páipéar dhá léadar gach lá.
The paper publishes two leaders every day.
Bhí tagairt don scéal i léadar an Luain.
The story was referred to in Monday's leader.
Is maith liom na léadair sa pháipéar sin.
I like the leaders in that paper.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Leader in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leader?
The Irish for leader is léadar (pronounced “LAY-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léadair.
How do you pronounce léadar in Irish?
Léadar is said like “LAY-dur” (IPA /ˈlʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of leader in Irish?
The plural of léadar is léadair; with the article, na léadair means “the leaders”. The genitive plural is léadar, as in údair na léadar (the authors of the leaders).
Does 'léadar' mean a leader of people?
No, 'léadar' is a newspaper leader or editorial; a leader of people is 'ceannaire'.
Is there another word for an editorial?
Yes, 'eagarfhocal' is also widely used for an editorial.
