HeyRuaHow to say “nickname” in Irish
- Irish:
- leasainm
- English:
- nickname
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-an-im” /ˈlʲasˠanʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- leasainmneacha (nicknames)
- Genitive singular:
- leasainm, an leasainm (e.g. bunús an leasainm, the origin of the nickname)
- Genitive plural:
- leasainmneacha, na leasainmneacha (e.g. bunús na leasainmneacha, the origin of the nicknames)
What does “leasainm” mean?
- nickname
- An informal name given to a person or place instead of, or in addition to, the real name.Also: pet name, byname, sobriquet.
“Leasainm” with the article
The plural of nickname in Irish is leasainmneacha. Here is leasainm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leasainm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leasainm, the Irish word for nickname.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nickname in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nickname?
The Irish for nickname is leasainm (pronounced “LAS-an-im”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leasainmneacha.
How do you pronounce leasainm in Irish?
Leasainm is said like “LAS-an-im” (IPA /ˈlʲasˠanʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of nickname in Irish?
The plural of leasainm is leasainmneacha; with the article, na leasainmneacha means “the nicknames”. The genitive plural is leasainmneacha, as in bunús na leasainmneacha (the origin of the nicknames).
How do I say someone has a nickname?
Use 'ar': 'Tá leasainm air', he has a nickname, literally a nickname is on him.
Is 'leasainm' related to 'ainm'?
Yes, it is 'ainm' (name) with the prefix 'leas-', meaning secondary or substitute, as in 'leasmháthair' (stepmother).
