Leather in Irish (Leathar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for leather?

The Irish for leather is leathar (pronounced “LYA-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathair. Depending on context it can also mean hide or strap.

Q: What is the plural of leather in Irish?

The plural of leathar is leathair; with the article, na leathair means “the leathers”. The genitive plural is leathar, as in díoltóir na leathar (the seller of the leathers).

Q: Does leathar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Leathar can mean leather, hide or strap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “leather” in Irish

Irish:: leathar
English:: leather, hide, strap
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “LYA-hur” /ˈlʲahəɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: leathair (leathers)
Genitive singular:: leathair, an leathair (e.g. seaicéad leathair, a leather jacket)
Genitive plural:: leathar, na leathar (e.g. díoltóir na leathar, the seller of the leathers)

What does “leathar” mean?

“Leathar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

leather: The tanned skin of an animal, used to make shoes, bags, belts and clothes.Also: tanned hide, piece of leather.

2 other meanings: hide or strap

2hide: The skin of an animal or, informally, of a person.Also: skin, pelt.
3strap: A strip of thick leather, such as one formerly used for flogging.Also: leather strap, strop.

“Leathar” with the article

The plural of leather in Irish is leathair. Here is leathar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an leathar

the leather

No change after an

na leathair

the leathers

Plural: no change after na

“Leathar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leathar, the Irish word for leather.

Tá na bróga seo déanta as leathar.

These shoes are made of leather.

Cheannaigh sí mála leathair i Ros Comáin.

She bought a leather bag in Roscommon.

Tá an leathar ar an gcathaoir stróicthe.

The leather on the chair is torn.

Is maith liom boladh an leathair nua.

I like the smell of new leather.

Bhí mo chrios leathair caite go dona.

My leather belt was badly worn.

Díoltar seaicéid leathair sa siopa sin.

Leather jackets are sold in that shop.

Bhí an fear ag obair i dtionscal an leathair.

The man was working in the leather industry.

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Leather in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for leather?

The Irish for leather is leathar (pronounced “LYA-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathair. Depending on context it can also mean hide or strap.

How do you pronounce leathar in Irish?

Leathar is said like “LYA-hur” (IPA /ˈlʲahəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of leather in Irish?

The plural of leathar is leathair; with the article, na leathair means “the leathers”. The genitive plural is leathar, as in díoltóir na leathar (the seller of the leathers).

Does leathar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Leathar can mean leather, hide or strap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say 'a leather jacket' in Irish?

Use the genitive as an adjective: seaicéad leathair. Likewise mála leathair is 'a leather bag'.

What is the difference between leathar and seithe?

Leathar is usually tanned leather as a material, while seithe is the raw hide or skin of an animal.

Leather in Irish (Leathar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage