HeyRuaHow to say “reading” in Irish
- Irish:
- léitheoireacht
- English:
- reading, readership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-hor-ukht” /ˈlʲeːhoːɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- léitheoireachta, na léitheoireachta (e.g. ábhar léitheoireachta, reading material)
What does “léitheoireacht” mean?
“Léitheoireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reading
- The activity or habit of reading books and other written material.Also: reading habit, literacy activity.
1 other meaning: readership
- 2readership
- Reading as done by an audience, or reading matter, as in material provided for readers.Also: reading matter, reading material.
Other Irish words for reading: léamh (reading)
“Léitheoireacht” with the article
Here is léitheoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Léitheoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léitheoireacht, the Irish word for reading.
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Reading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reading?
The Irish for reading is léitheoireacht (pronounced “LAY-hor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean readership.
How do you pronounce léitheoireacht in Irish?
Léitheoireacht is said like “LAY-hor-ukht” (IPA /ˈlʲeːhoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does léitheoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for léitheoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does léitheoireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léitheoireacht can mean reading or readership, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between léitheoireacht and léamh?
Léamh is the verbal noun of léigh, the act of reading something specific (ag léamh leabhair), while léitheoireacht is reading as an activity or pastime (is maith liom léitheoireacht).
