Leitrim in Irish (Liatroim): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for Leitrim?

The Irish for Leitrim is Liatroim (pronounced “LEE-uh-trim”). It’s a feminine noun.

Q: How do you say “I am from Leitrim” in Irish?

Is as Liatroim mé. To say you are from there originally: Is as Liatroim ó dhúchas mé.

Q: How do you say “I live in Leitrim” in Irish?

Tá cónaí orm i Liatroim. In the county: Tá mé i mo chónaí i gContae Liatroma.

Q: What is County Leitrim in Irish?

Contae Liatroma. The name changes after Contae, and after muintir too: muintir Liatroma, the people of Leitrim.

How to say “Leitrim” in Irish

Irish:: Liatroim
English:: Leitrim
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “LEE-uh-trim” /ˈlʲiət̪ˠɾˠəmʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: Liatroma (e.g. Contae Liatroma, County Leitrim)

What does “Liatroim” mean?

Leitrim: Leitrim, a county in the province of Connacht in the north-west of Ireland, or the village of that name.Also: County Leitrim, co. Leitrim.

“Liatroim” as a county: Leitrim

A county name changes shape depending on what comes before it. These are the three shapes you will meet most.

Liatroim

Leitrim

The plain name. As Liatroim = from Leitrim: as takes the plain name.

Contae Liatroma

County Leitrim

The genitive, an tuiseal ginideach: séimhiú and a new ending. The same after muintir: muintir Liatroma, the people of Leitrim.

i Liatroim

in Leitrim

I, with no change to l, m, n, r or s.

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“Liatroim” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Liatroim, the Irish word for Leitrim.

Rugadh m'athair i Liatroim.

My father was born in Leitrim.

Tá a lán lochanna i gContae Liatroma.

There are lots of lakes in County Leitrim.

Chuamar ar saoire go Liatroim anuraidh.

We went on holiday to Leitrim last year.

Is as Liatroim do mháthair, nach ea?

Your mother is from Leitrim, isn't she?

Bhuaigh foireann Liatroma an cluiche inné.

The Leitrim team won the match yesterday.

Tá Liatroim ar an teorainn le Fear Manach.

Leitrim borders Fermanagh.

Is álainn an tírdhreach i Liatroim.

The landscape in Leitrim is beautiful.

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Leitrim in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Leitrim?

The Irish for Leitrim is Liatroim (pronounced “LEE-uh-trim”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce Liatroim in Irish?

Liatroim is said like “LEE-uh-trim” (IPA /ˈlʲiət̪ˠɾˠəmʲ/).

Does Liatroim have a plural?

No. Liatroim is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

How do you say 'County Leitrim' in Irish?

It is 'Contae Liatroma', using the genitive form Liatroma after contae.

What does the name Liatroim mean?

It comes from 'liath' (grey) and 'droim' (ridge), meaning 'grey ridge'.

How do you say “I am from Leitrim” in Irish?

Is as Liatroim mé. To say you are from there originally: Is as Liatroim ó dhúchas mé.

How do you say “I live in Leitrim” in Irish?

Tá cónaí orm i Liatroim. In the county: Tá mé i mo chónaí i gContae Liatroma.

What is County Leitrim in Irish?

Contae Liatroma. The name changes after Contae, and after muintir too: muintir Liatroma, the people of Leitrim.

Leitrim in Irish (Liatroim): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage