HeyRuaHow to say “league” in Irish
- Irish:
- léig
- English:
- league, league (alliance), league (distance)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “layg” /lʲeːɟ/
- Plural:
- léigeanna (leagues)
- Genitive singular:
- léige, na léige (e.g. cluichí na léige, the league games)
- Genitive plural:
- léigeanna, na léigeanna (e.g. buaiteoirí na léigeanna, the winners of the leagues)
What does “léig” mean?
“Léig” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- league
- A group of teams or clubs that play matches against each other in a competition.Also: sports league, football league.
2 other meanings: league (alliance) or league (distance)
- 2league (alliance)
- An association or alliance of people, groups or countries joined for a common purpose.Also: league, alliance, association.
- 3league (distance)
- An old measure of distance, roughly three miles.Also: league, measure of distance.
Other Irish words for league: comhghuaillíocht (alliance), sraithchomórtas (league)
“Léig” with the article
The plural of league in Irish is léigeanna. Here is léig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léig, the Irish word for league.
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League in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for league?
The Irish for league is léig (pronounced “layg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léigeanna. Depending on context it can also mean league (alliance) or league (distance).
How do you pronounce léig in Irish?
Léig is said like “layg” (IPA /lʲeːɟ/).
What is the plural of league in Irish?
The plural of léig is léigeanna; with the article, na léigeanna means “the leagues”. The genitive plural is léigeanna, as in buaiteoirí na léigeanna (the winners of the leagues).
Does léig have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léig can mean league, league (alliance) or league (distance), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'léig' or 'sraith' used for a sports league?
Both occur: 'léig' is common, as in 'an Léig Náisiúnta', while 'sraith' is also used, e.g. 'Sraith Peile Náisiúnta'. The Gaelic League, however, is 'Conradh na Gaeilge', not a 'léig'.
