HeyRuaHow to say “letter” in Irish
- Irish:
- litir
- English:
- letter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-ir” /ˈlʲɪtʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- litreacha (letters)
- Genitive singular:
- litreach, na litreach (e.g. clúdach na litreach, the envelope of the letter)
- Genitive plural:
- litreacha, na litreacha (e.g. bosca litreacha, letter box)
What does “litir” mean?
“Litir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- letter
- A written message sent to someone, usually by post.Also: written message, mail, correspondence.
1 other meaning:
- 2letter
- A written symbol that stands for a sound in an alphabet.Also: alphabet letter, character, symbol.
“Litir” with the article
The plural of letter in Irish is litreacha. Here is litir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Litir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using litir, the Irish word for letter.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Letter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for letter?
The Irish for letter is litir (pronounced “LIT-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is litreacha.
How do you pronounce litir in Irish?
Litir is said like “LIT-ir” (IPA /ˈlʲɪtʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of letter in Irish?
The plural of litir is litreacha; with the article, na litreacha means “the letters”. The genitive plural is litreacha, as in bosca litreacha (letter box).
Is the same word used for a letter you post and a letter of the alphabet?
Yes, 'litir' covers both. A capital letter is 'ceannlitir' and a small letter is 'litir bheag'.
How do I say 'spell' in Irish?
Use the related verb 'litrigh', for example 'Litrigh d'ainm' means 'Spell your name'.
