HeyRuaHow to say “levelling” in Irish
- Irish:
- leibhéalaíocht
- English:
- levelling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEV-ayl-ee-ukht” /ˈlʲɛvʲeːliːəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leibhéalaíochta, na leibhéalaíochta (e.g. obair leibhéalaíochta, levelling work)
What does “leibhéalaíocht” mean?
- levelling
- The act or process of making something level or even, such as ground or a surface.Also: leveling, grading, flattening.
“Leibhéalaíocht” with the article
Here is leibhéalaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an leibhéalaíocht
the levelling
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“Leibhéalaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leibhéalaíocht, the Irish word for levelling.
Tá leibhéalaíocht le déanamh ar an talamh seo.
This ground needs levelling.
Thosaigh an leibhéalaíocht ar an láithreán inné.
The levelling on the site started yesterday.
Bhí costas na leibhéalaíochta níos airde ná mar a cheapamar.
The cost of the levelling was higher than we thought.
Rinne an conraitheoir an leibhéalaíocht le hollscartaire.
The contractor did the levelling with a bulldozer.
Is gá leibhéalaíocht chúramach roimh an urlár a leagan.
Careful levelling is needed before laying the floor.
Cuireadh moill ar an obair mar gheall ar an leibhéalaíocht.
The work was delayed because of the levelling.
Bhí innealra leibhéalaíochta ar an bpáirc imeartha.
There was levelling machinery on the playing field.
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Levelling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for levelling?
The Irish for levelling is leibhéalaíocht (pronounced “LEV-ayl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leibhéalaíocht in Irish?
Leibhéalaíocht is said like “LEV-ayl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈlʲɛvʲeːliːəxt/).
Does leibhéalaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for leibhéalaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is leibhéalaíocht related to leibhéal?
Leibhéal means 'level', and leibhéalaíocht is the process of levelling, making a surface flat or even.
