HeyRuaHow to say “site” in Irish
- Irish:
- láithreán
- English:
- site, website, scene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-rawn” /ˈlˠaːɾʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- láithreáin (sites)
- Genitive singular:
- láithreáin, an láithreáin (e.g. geata an láithreáin, the gate of the site)
- Genitive plural:
- láithreán, na láithreán (e.g. suíomh na láithreán, the location of the sites)
What does “láithreán” mean?
“Láithreán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- site
- A piece of ground where something is, was, or will be built or located.Also: building site, location, plot.
“Láithreán” with the article
The plural of site in Irish is láithreáin. Here is láithreán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Láithreán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láithreán, the Irish word for site.
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Site in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for site?
The Irish for site is láithreán (pronounced “LAH-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is láithreáin. Depending on context it can also mean website or scene.
How do you pronounce láithreán in Irish?
Láithreán is said like “LAH-rawn” (IPA /ˈlˠaːɾʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of site in Irish?
The plural of láithreán is láithreáin; with the article, na láithreáin means “the sites”. The genitive plural is láithreán, as in suíomh na láithreán (the location of the sites).
Does láithreán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láithreán can mean site, website or scene, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'láithreán' and 'suíomh'?
Both can mean site; 'suíomh gréasáin' and 'láithreán gréasáin' are both used for website, while 'láithreán' is the usual word for a physical building site, as in 'láithreán tógála'.
