HeyRuaHow to say “leprechaun” in Irish
- Irish:
- leipreachán
- English:
- leprechaun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEP-rukh-awn” /ˈlʲɛpʲɾʲəxaːn/
- Plural:
- leipreacháin (leprechauns)
- Genitive singular:
- leipreacháin, an leipreacháin (e.g. pota óir an leipreacháin, the leprechaun's pot of gold)
- Genitive plural:
- leipreachán, na leipreachán (e.g. scéalta na leipreachán, stories of the leprechauns)
What does “leipreachán” mean?
- leprechaun
- A small mischievous fairy of Irish folklore, often shown as a shoemaker with a hidden crock of gold.Also: fairy, sprite, little man.
Other Irish words for leprechaun: lucharachán (leprechaun)
“Leipreachán” with the article
The plural of leprechaun in Irish is leipreacháin. Here is leipreachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leipreachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leipreachán, the Irish word for leprechaun.
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Leprechaun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leprechaun?
The Irish for leprechaun is leipreachán (pronounced “LEP-rukh-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leipreacháin.
How do you pronounce leipreachán in Irish?
Leipreachán is said like “LEP-rukh-awn” (IPA /ˈlʲɛpʲɾʲəxaːn/).
What is the plural of leprechaun in Irish?
The plural of leipreachán is leipreacháin; with the article, na leipreacháin means “the leprechauns”. The genitive plural is leipreachán, as in scéalta na leipreachán (stories of the leprechauns).
Is there another Irish word for leprechaun?
Yes, 'lucharachán' and the older 'luchorpán' are also used; 'leipreachán' is the form closest to the English word.
