HeyRuaHow to say “Leinsterman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Laighneach
- English:
- Leinsterman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYE-nyukh” /ˈl̪ˠəin̠ʲəx/
- Plural:
- Laighnigh (Leinstermen)
- Genitive singular:
- Laighnigh, an Laighnigh (e.g. blas an Laighnigh, the Leinsterman's accent)
- Genitive plural:
- Laighneach, na Laighneach (e.g. foireann na Laighneach, the Leinstermen's team)
What does “Laighneach” mean?
- Leinsterman
- A person who comes from the province of Leinster.Also: Leinster person, native of Leinster, leinsterwoman.
“Laighneach” with the article
The plural of Leinsterman in Irish is Laighnigh. Here is Laighneach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Laighneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Laighneach, the Irish word for Leinsterman.
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Leinsterman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Leinsterman?
The Irish for Leinsterman is Laighneach (pronounced “LYE-nyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Laighnigh.
How do you pronounce Laighneach in Irish?
Laighneach is said like “LYE-nyukh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəin̠ʲəx/).
What is the plural of Leinsterman in Irish?
The plural of Laighneach is Laighnigh; with the article, na Laighnigh means “the Leinstermen”. The genitive plural is Laighneach, as in foireann na Laighneach (the Leinstermen's team).
What is the name of the province itself?
The province is Laighin (genitive Laighean), as in Cúige Laighean; a person from there is a Laighneach.
Can Laighneach be used as an adjective?
Yes, laighneach also means 'of Leinster', for example foireann laighneach, though Laighean in the genitive is more common, as in foireann Laighean.
