HeyRuaHow to say “literature” in Irish
- Irish:
- litríocht
- English:
- literature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-ree-ukht” /ˈlʲitʲɾʲiːəxt/
- Plural:
- litríochtaí (literatures)
- Genitive singular:
- litríochta, na litríochta (e.g. saol na litríochta, the world of literature)
- Genitive plural:
- litríochtaí, na litríochtaí (e.g. stair na litríochtaí, the history of the literatures)
What does “litríocht” mean?
- literature
- Written works such as novels, poems and plays, especially those considered to have artistic value.Also: writings, literary works, letters.
“Litríocht” with the article
The plural of literature in Irish is litríochtaí. Here is litríocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Litríocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using litríocht, the Irish word for literature.
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Literature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for literature?
The Irish for literature is litríocht (pronounced “LIT-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is litríochtaí.
How do you pronounce litríocht in Irish?
Litríocht is said like “LIT-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈlʲitʲɾʲiːəxt/).
What is the plural of literature in Irish?
The plural of litríocht is litríochtaí; with the article, na litríochtaí means “the literatures”. The genitive plural is litríochtaí, as in stair na litríochtaí (the history of the literatures).
Is 'litríocht' related to 'litir'?
Yes, 'litríocht' comes from 'litir' (letter), just as English 'literature' comes from Latin for letters. 'Litearthacht' is literacy, a different word.
