HeyRuaHow to say “reduction” in Irish
- Irish:
- laghdú
- English:
- reduction, abatement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- laghdaigh, to reduce (ag laghdú, reducing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYE-doo” /ˈl̪ˠəidˠuː/
- Plural:
- laghduithe (reductions)
- Genitive singular:
- laghdaithe, an laghdaithe (e.g. ráta an laghdaithe, the rate of reduction)
- Genitive plural:
- laghduithe, na laghduithe (e.g. liosta na laghduithe, the list of reductions)
What does “laghdú” mean?
“Laghdú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reduction
- The act or result of making something smaller or less; the verbal noun of the verb laghdaigh.Also: decrease, lessening, cut, diminution.
“Laghdú” as a verbal noun
After ag, laghdú means reducing: it is the verbal noun of the verb laghdaigh (to reduce). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Laghdú” with the article
The plural of reduction in Irish is laghduithe. Here is laghdú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Laghdú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laghdú, the Irish word for reduction.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Reduction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reduction?
The Irish for reduction is laghdú (pronounced “LYE-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is laghduithe. Depending on context it can also mean abatement.
How do you pronounce laghdú in Irish?
Laghdú is said like “LYE-doo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəidˠuː/).
What is the plural of reduction in Irish?
The plural of laghdú is laghduithe; with the article, na laghduithe means “the reductions”. The genitive plural is laghduithe, as in liosta na laghduithe (the list of reductions).
Does laghdú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Laghdú can mean reduction or abatement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What preposition follows laghdú?
Use 'ar': tháinig laghdú ar an líon, 'there was a decrease in the number'.
What is the opposite of laghdú?
The opposite is méadú (increase) or ardú (rise), as in ardú pá, 'pay rise'.
