HeyRuaHow to say “lettuce” in Irish
- Irish:
- leitís
- English:
- lettuce
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LET-eesh” /ˈlʲɛtʲiːʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leitísí (lettuces)
- Genitive singular:
- leitíse, na leitíse (e.g. duilleog leitíse, a lettuce leaf)
- Genitive plural:
- leitísí, na leitísí (e.g. praghas na leitísí, the price of lettuces)
What does “leitís” mean?
- lettuce
- A leafy green vegetable usually eaten raw in salads.Also: head of lettuce, salad leaf.
“Leitís” with the article
The plural of lettuce in Irish is leitísí. Here is leitís after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leitís
the lettuce
No change after an
na leitísí
the lettuces
Plural: no change after na
“Leitís” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leitís, the Irish word for lettuce.
Cheannaigh mé leitís san ollmhargadh inniu.
I bought a lettuce in the supermarket today.
Nigh an leitís sula gcuireann tú sa sailéad í.
Wash the lettuce before you put it in the salad.
Tá duilleoga na leitíse an-úr.
The lettuce leaves are very fresh.
Tá leitísí ag fás sa ghairdín againn.
We have lettuces growing in the garden.
D'ith na seilidí mo leitís ar fad.
The snails ate all my lettuce.
Cuir slisín tráta agus leitís i do cheapaire.
Put a slice of tomato and lettuce in your sandwich.
Níl mórán blais sa leitís seo.
There isn't much taste in this lettuce.
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Lettuce in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lettuce?
The Irish for lettuce is leitís (pronounced “LET-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leitísí.
How do you pronounce leitís in Irish?
Leitís is said like “LET-eesh” (IPA /ˈlʲɛtʲiːʃ/).
What is the plural of lettuce in Irish?
The plural of leitís is leitísí; with the article, na leitísí means “the lettuces”. The genitive plural is leitísí, as in praghas na leitísí (the price of lettuces).
How do I say 'a head of lettuce' in Irish?
You can say 'ceann leitíse' or simply 'leitís', as in 'Cheannaigh mé leitís'.
