HeyRuaHow to say “legibility” in Irish
- Irish:
- inléiteacht
- English:
- legibility, readability
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-lay-tyukht” /ˈɪnʲˌlʲeːtʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- inléiteachta, na hinléiteachta (e.g. leibhéal na hinléiteachta, the level of legibility)
What does “inléiteacht” mean?
“Inléiteacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- legibility
- How easily writing or print can be read.Also: readability, clearness of writing.
1 other meaning: readability
- 2readability
- How easy or pleasant a text is to read and understand.Also: ease of reading.
“Inléiteacht” with the article
Here is inléiteacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Inléiteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inléiteacht, the Irish word for legibility.
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Legibility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legibility?
The Irish for legibility is inléiteacht (pronounced “IN-lay-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean readability.
How do you pronounce inléiteacht in Irish?
Inléiteacht is said like “IN-lay-tyukht” (IPA /ˈɪnʲˌlʲeːtʲəxt/).
Does inléiteacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for inléiteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does inléiteacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inléiteacht can mean legibility or readability, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does inléiteacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inléiteacht (the legibility), a hinléiteacht (her legibility), a n-inléiteacht (their legibility).
How is 'inléiteacht' formed?
It comes from the adjective 'inléite' (legible), from 'in-' (able to be) plus 'léite' (read), with the abstract suffix '-acht'.
