HeyRuaHow to say “lecture” in Irish
- Irish:
- léacht
- English:
- lecture, reading
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “laykht” /lʲeːxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- léachtaí (lectures)
- Genitive singular:
- léachta, na léachta (e.g. teideal na léachta, the title of the lecture)
- Genitive plural:
- léachtaí, na léachtaí (e.g. sraith na léachtaí, the lecture series)
What does “léacht” mean?
“Léacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lecture
- A formal talk given to an audience or class on a particular subject, especially at a university.Also: talk, address, discourse.
1 other meaning: reading
- 2reading
- A reading or recitation of a text, as well as a lesson read aloud; an older and less common use.Also: lesson, recitation.
“Léacht” with the article
The plural of lecture in Irish is léachtaí. Here is léacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léacht, the Irish word for lecture.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lecture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lecture?
The Irish for lecture is léacht (pronounced “laykht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean reading.
How do you pronounce léacht in Irish?
Léacht is said like “laykht” (IPA /lʲeːxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of lecture in Irish?
The plural of léacht is léachtaí; with the article, na léachtaí means “the lectures”. The genitive plural is léachtaí, as in sraith na léachtaí (the lecture series).
Does léacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léacht can mean lecture or reading, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What verb is used for giving a lecture in Irish?
Use 'tabhair': 'thug sí léacht' means she gave a lecture. A lecturer is 'léachtóir'.
How do you say a lecture on a subject?
Use 'ar': 'léacht ar stair na hÉireann' is a lecture on Irish history.
