HeyRuaHow to say “one eye” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathshúil
- English:
- one eye
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAH-hool” /ˈlʲahuːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leathshúile, na leathshúile (e.g. dalladh na leathshúile, blindness in one eye)
What does “leathshúil” mean?
- one eye
- A single eye, one of a pair of eyes, as when someone sees with only one eye or closes one eye.Also: single eye, one-eyed, blind in one eye.
“Leathshúil” with the article
Here is leathshúil after the article (an t-alt).
an leathshúil
the one eye
No change after an
“Leathshúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathshúil, the Irish word for one eye.
Níl ach leathshúil aige ó bhí an timpiste ann.
He has only one eye since the accident.
Dhún sí leathshúil agus d'fhéach sí tríd an bpoll.
She closed one eye and looked through the hole.
Bhí leathshúil aige ar an teilifís i gcónaí.
He always had one eye on the television.
Choinnigh mé leathshúil ar na páistí sa ghairdín.
I kept one eye on the children in the garden.
Tá sé dall ar leathshúil.
He is blind in one eye.
Chaill an seanfhear leathshúil sa chogadh.
The old man lost an eye in the war.
Other nouns in Irish
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One eye in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for one eye?
The Irish for one eye is leathshúil (pronounced “LYAH-hool”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leathshúil in Irish?
Leathshúil is said like “LYAH-hool” (IPA /ˈlʲahuːlʲ/).
Does leathshúil have a plural?
No plural form is given for leathshúil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say someone is blind in one eye?
Say 'tá sé ar leathshúil' or 'tá sé dall ar leathshúil'. 'Leathshúil' combines 'leath' (half, one of a pair) with 'súil' (eye).
Can 'leathshúil' mean keeping an eye on something?
Yes, 'leathshúil a choinneáil ar rud' means to keep one eye, or a half watch, on something.
