HeyRuaHow to say “page” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathanach
- English:
- page, sheet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYA-hun-ukh” /ˈlʲahənˠəx/
- Plural:
- leathanaigh (pages)
- Genitive singular:
- leathanaigh, an leathanaigh (e.g. bun an leathanaigh, bottom of the page)
- Genitive plural:
- leathanach, na leathanach (e.g. uimhreacha na leathanach, the page numbers)
What does “leathanach” mean?
“Leathanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- page
- One side of a sheet of paper in a book, newspaper or document, or a single screen of content on a website.Also: web page, side of a sheet.
1 other meaning: sheet
- 2sheet
- A leaf or sheet of paper, especially one in a book or copybook.Also: leaf, sheet of paper.
Other Irish words for page: giolla (attendant)
“Leathanach” with the article
The plural of page in Irish is leathanaigh. Here is leathanach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathanach, the Irish word for page.
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Page in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for page?
The Irish for page is leathanach (pronounced “LYA-hun-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathanaigh. Depending on context it can also mean sheet.
How do you pronounce leathanach in Irish?
Leathanach is said like “LYA-hun-ukh” (IPA /ˈlʲahənˠəx/).
What is the plural of page in Irish?
The plural of leathanach is leathanaigh; with the article, na leathanaigh means “the pages”. The genitive plural is leathanach, as in uimhreacha na leathanach (the page numbers).
Does leathanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leathanach can mean page or sheet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leathanach' and 'bileog'?
'Leathanach' is a page, one side of a leaf in a book or a web page, while 'bileog' is a loose sheet or leaflet.
How do I say 'on page five'?
Say 'ar leathanach a cúig', using 'a' with the number after the noun.
