HeyRuaHow to say “segregation” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithscaradh
- English:
- segregation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- leithscar, to segregate (ag leithscaradh, segregating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-skar-uh” /ˈlʲɛʃkəɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- leithscartha, an leithscartha (e.g. córas an leithscartha, the system of segregation)
What does “leithscaradh” mean?
- segregation
- The separation or setting apart of a group of people from others, especially on grounds of race; often used of apartheid.Also: apartheid, separation, setting apart.
“Leithscaradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, leithscaradh means segregating: it is the verbal noun of the verb leithscar (to segregate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Leithscaradh” with the article
Here is leithscaradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Leithscaradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithscaradh, the Irish word for segregation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Segregation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for segregation?
The Irish for segregation is leithscaradh (pronounced “LEH-skar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leithscaradh in Irish?
Leithscaradh is said like “LEH-skar-uh” (IPA /ˈlʲɛʃkəɾˠə/).
Does leithscaradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for leithscaradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is leithscaradh different from scaradh?
Scaradh is general separation or parting, while leithscaradh means setting a group apart, as in leithscaradh ciníoch, racial segregation or apartheid.
Is leithscaradh related to leithscéal?
Both use the prefix leith- (apart, half), but leithscéal means an excuse or apology and has nothing to do with segregation.
