HeyRuaHow to say “review” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirmheas
- English:
- review, criticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-vass” /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲvʲasˠ/
- Plural:
- léirmheasanna (reviews)
- Genitive singular:
- léirmheasa, an léirmheasa (e.g. údar an léirmheasa, the author of the review)
- Genitive plural:
- léirmheasanna, na léirmheasanna (e.g. cnuasach na léirmheasanna, the collection of reviews)
What does “léirmheas” mean?
“Léirmheas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- review
- A written or spoken critical assessment of a book, film, play or other work.Also: critique, write-up.
1 other meaning: criticism
- 2criticism
- Careful critical consideration or assessment of something, especially literary criticism.Also: critical appraisal, assessment, literary criticism.
“Léirmheas” with the article
The plural of review in Irish is léirmheasanna. Here is léirmheas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léirmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirmheas, the Irish word for review.
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Review in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for review?
The Irish for review is léirmheas (pronounced “LAYR-vass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léirmheasanna. Depending on context it can also mean criticism.
How do you pronounce léirmheas in Irish?
Léirmheas is said like “LAYR-vass” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲvʲasˠ/).
What is the plural of review in Irish?
The plural of léirmheas is léirmheasanna; with the article, na léirmheasanna means “the reviews”. The genitive plural is léirmheasanna, as in cnuasach na léirmheasanna (the collection of reviews).
Does léirmheas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léirmheas can mean review or criticism, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'léirmheas' and 'cáineadh'?
'Léirmheas' is a critical review or appraisal, which may be positive, while 'cáineadh' means criticism in the sense of finding fault.
What is a person who writes reviews called?
A reviewer or critic is a 'léirmheastóir'.
