HeyRuaHow to say “siege” in Irish
- Irish:
- léigear
- English:
- siege
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-gyer” /ˈlʲeːɟəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- léigir, an léigir (e.g. le linn an léigir, during the siege)
What does “léigear” mean?
- siege
- The surrounding of a town or fortress by an army in order to capture it.Also: beleaguerment, blockade.
“Léigear” with the article
Here is léigear after the article (an t-alt).
an léigear
the siege
No change after an
“Léigear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léigear, the Irish word for siege.
Mhair an léigear ar feadh trí mhí.
The siege lasted for three months.
Bhí an chathair faoi léigear ag an arm.
The city was under siege by the army.
Chuir siad léigear ar an gcaisleán.
They laid siege to the castle.
Fuair go leor daoine bás le linn an léigir.
Many people died during the siege.
Tógadh an léigear sa deireadh.
The siege was lifted in the end.
Bhí ocras ar na daoine i rith an léigir.
The people were hungry throughout the siege.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi léigear Dhoire.
I read a book about the siege of Derry.
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Siege in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for siege?
The Irish for siege is léigear (pronounced “LAY-gyer”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce léigear in Irish?
Léigear is said like “LAY-gyer” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɟəɾˠ/).
Does léigear have a plural?
No plural form is given for léigear in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say a place is 'under siege' in Irish?
Use 'faoi léigear', for example 'bhí an baile faoi léigear', the town was under siege. It is also used figuratively of someone overwhelmed.
