HeyRuaHow to say “reader” in Irish
- Irish:
- léitheoir
- English:
- reader, reader (device), reader (in church)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-hor” /ˈlʲeːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- léitheoirí (readers)
- Genitive singular:
- léitheora, an léitheora (e.g. tuairim an léitheora, the reader's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- léitheoirí, na léitheoirí (e.g. litreacha na léitheoirí, the readers' letters)
What does “léitheoir” mean?
“Léitheoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reader
- A person who reads, especially someone who reads books, newspapers or a particular publication.Also: person who reads.
2 other meanings: reader (device) or reader (in church)
- 2reader (device)
- A machine or device that reads data, such as a card reader or an e-book reader.Also: reader, card reader, e-reader.
- 3reader (in church)
- A person who reads the lessons aloud during a church service.Also: reader, lector, lay reader.
“Léitheoir” with the article
The plural of reader in Irish is léitheoirí. Here is léitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léitheoir, the Irish word for reader.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reader in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reader?
The Irish for reader is léitheoir (pronounced “LAY-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean reader (device) or reader (in church).
How do you pronounce léitheoir in Irish?
Léitheoir is said like “LAY-hor” (IPA /ˈlʲeːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of reader in Irish?
The plural of léitheoir is léitheoirí; with the article, na léitheoirí means “the readers”. The genitive plural is léitheoirí, as in litreacha na léitheoirí (the readers' letters).
Does léitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léitheoir can mean reader, reader (device) or reader (in church), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between léitheoir and léitheoireacht?
Léitheoir is the person who reads, a reader, while léitheoireacht is the activity of reading, as in 'Is maith liom léitheoireacht'.
