HeyRuaHow to say “one ear” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathchluas
- English:
- one ear, half an ear
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAH-khloos” /ˈlʲahˌxl̪ˠuəsˠ/
- Plural:
- leathchluasa (one ears)
- Genitive singular:
- leathchluaise, na leathchluaise (e.g. bodhaire na leathchluaise, deafness of the one ear)
- Genitive plural:
- leathchluas, na leathchluas (e.g. bodhaire na leathchluas, deafness in one ear)
What does “leathchluas” mean?
“Leathchluas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- one ear
- One of a pair of ears, a single ear.Also: single ear, half ear.
1 other meaning: half an ear
- 2half an ear
- Partial attention, as in listening with only half an ear.Also: partial attention, half listening.
“Leathchluas” with the article
The plural of one ear in Irish is leathchluasa. Here is leathchluas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathchluas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathchluas, the Irish word for one ear.
Other nouns in Irish
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One ear in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for one ear?
The Irish for one ear is leathchluas (pronounced “LYAH-khloos”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leathchluasa. Depending on context it can also mean half an ear.
How do you pronounce leathchluas in Irish?
Leathchluas is said like “LYAH-khloos” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌxl̪ˠuəsˠ/).
What is the plural of one ear in Irish?
The plural of leathchluas is leathchluasa; with the article, na leathchluasa means “the one ears”. The genitive plural is leathchluas, as in bodhaire na leathchluas (deafness in one ear).
Does leathchluas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leathchluas can mean one ear or half an ear, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I am deaf in one ear?
Say 'Tá mé bodhar sa leathchluas' or 'Tá mé bodhar i leathchluas'. The prefix leath- often means one of a pair, as in leathshúil, one eye.
