HeyRuaHow to say “oppression” in Irish
- Irish:
- leatrom
- English:
- oppression, unevenness, bias
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAT-rum” /ˈlʲat̪ˠɾˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leatroim, an leatroim (e.g. íospartaigh an leatroim, the victims of oppression)
What does “leatrom” mean?
“Leatrom” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- oppression
- Unfair, harsh treatment of a person or group, or the distress it causes.Also: affliction, injustice, persecution, unfair treatment.
2 other meanings: unevenness or bias
- 2unevenness
- An uneven weight or balance, with more on one side than the other.Also: uneven weight, imbalance, lopsidedness.
- 3bias
- Partiality or unfairness that favours one side over another.Also: partiality, inequality, discrimination.
“Leatrom” with the article
Here is leatrom after the article (an t-alt).
an leatrom
the oppression
No change after an
“Leatrom” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leatrom, the Irish word for oppression.
Bhí na daoine faoi leatrom ag an rialtas.
The people were oppressed by the government.
Ní ghlacfaimid le leatrom níos mó.
We won't accept oppression any more.
Rinneadh leatrom ar na hoibrithe.
The workers were treated unfairly.
Labhair sí amach i gcoinne an leatroim.
She spoke out against the oppression.
Is fada an leatrom á fhulaingt acu.
They have long been suffering oppression.
Bhí leatrom ar an ualach ar an asal.
The load on the donkey was unevenly balanced.
Mhothaigh sé go raibh leatrom á dhéanamh air.
He felt he was being treated unjustly.
Other nouns in Irish
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Oppression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oppression?
The Irish for oppression is leatrom (pronounced “LAT-rum”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean unevenness or bias.
How do you pronounce leatrom in Irish?
Leatrom is said like “LAT-rum” (IPA /ˈlʲat̪ˠɾˠəmˠ/).
Does leatrom have a plural?
No plural form is given for leatrom in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does leatrom have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leatrom can mean oppression, unevenness or bias, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say someone is oppressed?
Use 'faoi leatrom', as in 'Tá siad faoi leatrom', they are oppressed. To oppress someone is 'leatrom a dhéanamh ar dhuine'.
