HeyRuaHow to say “semicircle” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathroth
- English:
- semicircle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-roh” /ˈl̠ʲahˌrˠɔ/
- Plural:
- leathrothaí (semicircles)
- Genitive singular:
- leathrotha, an leathrotha (e.g. lár an leathrotha, the centre of the semicircle)
- Genitive plural:
- leathrothaí, na leathrothaí (e.g. líníocht na leathrothaí, the drawing of the semicircles)
What does “leathroth” mean?
- semicircle
- Half of a circle, a curved shape like the half of a wheel.Also: half circle, half-wheel.
“Leathroth” with the article
The plural of semicircle in Irish is leathrothaí. Here is leathroth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathroth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathroth, the Irish word for semicircle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Semicircle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for semicircle?
The Irish for semicircle is leathroth (pronounced “LAH-roh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathrothaí.
How do you pronounce leathroth in Irish?
Leathroth is said like “LAH-roh” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲahˌrˠɔ/).
What is the plural of semicircle in Irish?
The plural of leathroth is leathrothaí; with the article, na leathrothaí means “the semicircles”. The genitive plural is leathrothaí, as in líníocht na leathrothaí (the drawing of the semicircles).
Is 'leathroth' the same as 'leathchiorcal'?
Both mean semicircle; 'leathchiorcal' is common in maths, while 'leathroth' literally means half-wheel and is also used for a semicircular shape or arrangement.
