HeyRuaHow to say “level” in Irish
- Irish:
- leibhéal
- English:
- level, spirit level
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEV-ayl” /ˈlʲɛvʲeːl/
- Plural:
- leibhéil (levels)
- Genitive singular:
- leibhéil, an leibhéil (e.g. ardú an leibhéil, the raising of the level)
- Genitive plural:
- leibhéal, na leibhéal (e.g. líon na leibhéal, the number of levels)
What does “leibhéal” mean?
“Leibhéal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- level
- A degree, standard or height on a scale, such as a level of education or a water level.Also: standard, degree, height.
1 other meaning: spirit level
- 2spirit level
- A tool used to check that a surface is perfectly flat or horizontal.Also: level, levelling tool.
Other Irish words for level: cothrom (level), cothromaigh (level)
“Leibhéal” with the article
The plural of level in Irish is leibhéil. Here is leibhéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leibhéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leibhéal, the Irish word for level.
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Level in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for level?
The Irish for level is leibhéal (pronounced “LEV-ayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leibhéil. Depending on context it can also mean spirit level.
How do you pronounce leibhéal in Irish?
Leibhéal is said like “LEV-ayl” (IPA /ˈlʲɛvʲeːl/).
What is the plural of level in Irish?
The plural of leibhéal is leibhéil; with the article, na leibhéil means “the levels”. The genitive plural is leibhéal, as in líon na leibhéal (the number of levels).
Does leibhéal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leibhéal can mean level or spirit level, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'higher level' and 'ordinary level' for exams in Irish?
Use ardleibhéal for higher level and gnáthleibhéal for ordinary level, e.g. Gaeilge ag an ardleibhéal.
Is 'leibhéal' the same as 'caighdeán'?
They overlap, but leibhéal is a level or degree on a scale, while caighdeán means a standard of quality, e.g. caighdeán ard oibre.
