Monument in Irish (Leacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for monument?

The Irish for monument is leacht (pronounced “lyakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leachtanna. Depending on context it can also mean gravemound.

Q: What is the plural of monument in Irish?

The plural of leacht is leachtanna; with the article, na leachtanna means “the monuments”. The genitive plural is leachtanna, as in cosaint na leachtanna (the protection of the monuments).

Q: Does leacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Leacht can mean monument or gravemound, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “monument” in Irish

Irish:: leacht
English:: monument, gravemound
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “lyakht” /lʲaxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: leachtanna (monuments)
Genitive singular:: leachta, an leachta (e.g. bun an leachta, the base of the monument)
Genitive plural:: leachtanna, na leachtanna (e.g. cosaint na leachtanna, the protection of the monuments)

What does “leacht” mean?

“Leacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

monument: A stone structure or memorial built to remember a person or event.Also: memorial, cenotaph, commemorative stone.

1 other meaning: gravemound

2gravemound: A heap of stones or earth over a grave, especially an ancient burial cairn.Also: grave, cairn, burial mound.

“Leacht” with the article

The plural of monument in Irish is leachtanna. Here is leacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an leacht

the monument

No change after an

na leachtanna

the monuments

Plural: no change after na

“Leacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leacht, the Irish word for monument.

Tógadh leacht sa bhaile i gcuimhne na laochra.

A monument was built in the town in memory of the heroes.

Tá an leacht ar thaobh an bhóthair.

The monument is at the side of the road.

Leag siad bláthanna ag bun an leachta.

They laid flowers at the foot of the monument.

Tá go leor leachtanna sa reilig sin.

There are many memorials in that graveyard.

Nochtadh leacht nua inné don fhile.

A new memorial to the poet was unveiled yesterday.

Tá ainmneacha na marbh greanta ar an leacht.

The names of the dead are carved on the monument.

Fuarthas seanleacht i lár na páirce sin.

An old gravemound was found in the middle of that field.

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Monument in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for monument?

The Irish for monument is leacht (pronounced “lyakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leachtanna. Depending on context it can also mean gravemound.

How do you pronounce leacht in Irish?

Leacht is said like “lyakht” (IPA /lʲaxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of monument in Irish?

The plural of leacht is leachtanna; with the article, na leachtanna means “the monuments”. The genitive plural is leachtanna, as in cosaint na leachtanna (the protection of the monuments).

Does leacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Leacht can mean monument or gravemound, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'leacht' meaning monument the same word as 'leacht' meaning liquid?

No, they are separate homonyms with the same spelling and forms: 'leacht cuimhneacháin' is a memorial, while 'leacht' in science or at airport security means a liquid.

What is the difference between 'leacht' and 'leac'?

'Leac' is a flat stone or slab, such as 'leac uaighe' (gravestone), whereas 'leacht' is a monument or memorial built to commemorate someone.

Monument in Irish (Leacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage