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Production in Irish (Léiriúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘léiriúchán’ also means: illustration

The Irish for production is léiriúchán, a masculine noun.
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How to say “production” in Irish

Irish:
léiriúchán
English:
production, illustration
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“LAY-roo-khawn”  /ˈlʲeːɾʲuːxaːn/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
léiriúcháin, an léiriúcháin (e.g. foireann an léiriúcháin, the production crew)

What does “léiriúchán” mean?

“Léiriúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

production
The staging or producing of a play, film or programme, or the production itself.Also: staging, show.
1 other meaning: illustration
2illustration
The act of showing or illustrating something clearly, or an illustration of it.Also: demonstration, depiction.

Other Irish words for production: táirgeadh (production)

“Léiriúchán” with the article

Here is léiriúchán after the article (an t-alt).

an léiriúchán
the production
No change after an

“Léiriúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using léiriúchán, the Irish word for production.

Bhí an léiriúchán nua go hiontach aréir.
The new production was wonderful last night.
Chonaic mé léiriúchán den dráma sin i nGaillimh.
I saw a production of that play in Galway.
Is í m'aintín stiúrthóir an léiriúcháin.
My aunt is the director of the production.
Ghlac mo dheartháir páirt sa léiriúchán scoile.
My brother took part in the school production.
Tá an léiriúchán seo ar siúl go ceann seachtaine.
This production runs for a week.
Chaith siad míonna ag ullmhú an léiriúcháin.
They spent months preparing the production.
Ba léiriúchán maith é den dráma sin.
It was a good production of that play.

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Production in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for production?

The Irish for production is léiriúchán (pronounced “LAY-roo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean illustration.

How do you pronounce léiriúchán in Irish?

Léiriúchán is said like “LAY-roo-khawn” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾʲuːxaːn/).

Does léiriúchán have a plural?

No plural form is given for léiriúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does léiriúchán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Léiriúchán can mean production or illustration, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between léiriúchán and léiriú?

Both can mean a production, but léiriú is also the verbal noun of léirigh and is more general (showing, illustrating), while léiriúchán usually refers to a staged or filmed production.

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