HeyRuaHow to say “leopard” in Irish
- Irish:
- liopard
- English:
- leopard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIP-urd” /ˈlʲipˠəɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- liopaird (leopards)
- Genitive singular:
- liopaird, an liopaird (e.g. spotaí an liopaird, the leopard's spots)
- Genitive plural:
- liopard, na liopard (e.g. grianghraif na liopard, the photographs of the leopards)
What does “liopard” mean?
- leopard
- A large wild cat with a yellowish coat covered in dark spots, found in Africa and Asia.Also: panther, big cat, spotted cat.
“Liopard” with the article
The plural of leopard in Irish is liopaird. Here is liopard after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Liopard” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liopard, the Irish word for leopard.
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Leopard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leopard?
The Irish for leopard is liopard (pronounced “LIP-urd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liopaird.
How do you pronounce liopard in Irish?
Liopard is said like “LIP-urd” (IPA /ˈlʲipˠəɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of leopard in Irish?
The plural of liopard is liopaird; with the article, na liopaird means “the leopards”. The genitive plural is liopard, as in grianghraif na liopard (the photographs of the leopards).
Is there an Irish saying like 'a leopard can't change its spots'?
English learners often translate it literally, but a common Irish equivalent is 'An rud a bheirtear sa chnámh, ní fhágann sé an fheoil', meaning what is bred in the bone stays in the flesh.
