HeyRuaHow to say “lecturing” in Irish
- Irish:
- léachtóireacht
- English:
- lecturing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYKH-toh-ruhkht” /ˈlʲeːxt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- léachtóireachta, na léachtóireachta (e.g. post léachtóireachta, a lecturing post)
What does “léachtóireacht” mean?
- lecturing
- The work or activity of giving lectures, especially as a teacher in a university or college.Also: lectureship, giving lectures, lecturer's work.
“Léachtóireacht” with the article
Here is léachtóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an léachtóireacht
the lecturing
No change after an
“Léachtóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léachtóireacht, the Irish word for lecturing.
Is maith léi an léachtóireacht san ollscoil.
She likes lecturing at the university.
Fuair sé post léachtóireachta i nGaillimh.
He got a lecturing job in Galway.
Tá blianta caite aici i mbun léachtóireachta.
She has spent years lecturing.
Ní raibh taithí ar bith agam ar léachtóireacht.
I had no experience of lecturing at all.
Is obair chrua í an léachtóireacht.
Lecturing is hard work.
D'éirigh sé as an léachtóireacht anuraidh.
He gave up lecturing last year.
Bíonn sí ag léachtóireacht sa choláiste gach Máirt.
She lectures in the college every Tuesday.
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Lecturing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lecturing?
The Irish for lecturing is léachtóireacht (pronounced “LAYKH-toh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce léachtóireacht in Irish?
Léachtóireacht is said like “LAYKH-toh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈlʲeːxt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does léachtóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for léachtóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'léachtóireacht' and 'léacht'?
'Léacht' is a single lecture, while 'léachtóireacht' is the activity or profession of lecturing, done by a 'léachtóir'.
