HeyRuaHow to say “selfishness” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithleachas
- English:
- selfishness, isolation, peculiarity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-lukh-us” /ˈlʲɛlʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- leithleachais, an leithleachais (e.g. comharthaí an leithleachais, the signs of selfishness)
What does “leithleachas” mean?
“Leithleachas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- selfishness
- The quality of thinking only of yourself and your own interests.Also: egotism, self-centredness, egoism.
2 other meanings: isolation or peculiarity
- 2isolation
- The state of being apart or separate from others, or keeping yourself aloof.Also: separateness, aloofness, standoffishness.
- 3peculiarity
- A quality that is particular or distinctive to someone or something.Also: particularity, idiosyncrasy, distinctiveness.
“Leithleachas” with the article
Here is leithleachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Leithleachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithleachas, the Irish word for selfishness.
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Selfishness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for selfishness?
The Irish for selfishness is leithleachas (pronounced “LEH-lukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean isolation or peculiarity.
How do you pronounce leithleachas in Irish?
Leithleachas is said like “LEH-lukh-us” (IPA /ˈlʲɛlʲəxəsˠ/).
Does leithleachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for leithleachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does leithleachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leithleachas can mean selfishness, isolation or peculiarity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is leithleachas related to leithleach?
Leithleachas is the abstract noun from the adjective leithleach, 'selfish' or 'separate', so duine leithleach is a selfish person and leithleachas is selfishness.
