HeyRuaHow to say “map” in Irish
- Irish:
- léarscáil
- English:
- map
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-skawl” /ˈlʲeːɾˠsˠkaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- léarscáileanna (maps)
- Genitive singular:
- léarscáile, na léarscáile (e.g. barr na léarscáile, the top of the map)
- Genitive plural:
- léarscáileanna, na léarscáileanna (e.g. bailiúchán na léarscáileanna, the collection of maps)
What does “léarscáil” mean?
- map
- A drawing or diagram showing the layout of a place, such as a country, region or town.Also: chart, street map.
Other Irish words for map: mapa (map)
“Léarscáil” with the article
The plural of map in Irish is léarscáileanna. Here is léarscáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an léarscáil
the map
No change after an
na léarscáileanna
the maps
Plural: no change after na
“Léarscáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léarscáil, the Irish word for map.
An bhfuil léarscáil agat?
Do you have a map?
Cheannaigh mé léarscáil den chathair inné.
I bought a map of the city yesterday.
Féach ar an léarscáil sin ar an mballa.
Look at that map on the wall.
Níl an baile beag ar an léarscáil.
The village isn't on the map.
Bhí léarscáileanna go leor sa seomra ranga.
There were plenty of maps in the classroom.
D'fhág mé mo léarscáil sa charr.
I left my map in the car.
Níl an bóthar nua ar an léarscáil fós.
The new road isn't on the map yet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Map in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for map?
The Irish for map is léarscáil (pronounced “LAYR-skawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léarscáileanna.
How do you pronounce léarscáil in Irish?
Léarscáil is said like “LAYR-skawl” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾˠsˠkaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of map in Irish?
The plural of léarscáil is léarscáileanna; with the article, na léarscáileanna means “the maps”. The genitive plural is léarscáileanna, as in bailiúchán na léarscáileanna (the collection of maps).
What is the difference between 'léarscáil' and 'cairt'?
'Léarscáil' is the general word for a map of land, while 'cairt' is used for a nautical chart or a chart in general.
