HeyRuaHow to say “site” in Irish
- Irish:
- láthair
- English:
- site, presence, present time, arena
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-hir” /ˈl̪ˠaːhəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- láithreacha (sites)
- Genitive singular:
- láithreach, na láithreach (e.g. bainisteoir na láithreach, the site manager)
- Genitive plural:
- láithreacha, na láithreacha (e.g. suíomh na láithreacha, the location of the sites)
What does “láthair” mean?
“Láthair” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- site
- A place or location where something is, happens or is built.Also: place, location, spot, scene.
3 other meanings: presence or present time or arena
- 2presence
- Being present in a place, used in phrases like 'i láthair' (present) and 'as láthair' (absent).Also: present, attendance.
- 3present time
- The present moment, used in the phrase 'faoi láthair' (at present).Also: present, now, at the moment.
- 4arena
- A ground or field of action, such as a battlefield or scene of events.Also: field, scene of action.
“Láthair” with the article
The plural of site in Irish is láithreacha. Here is láthair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Láthair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láthair, 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 láthair (pronounced “LAW-hir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is láithreacha. Depending on context it can also mean presence or present time or arena.
How do you pronounce láthair in Irish?
Láthair is said like “LAW-hir” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːhəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of site in Irish?
The plural of láthair is láithreacha; with the article, na láithreacha means “the sites”. The genitive plural is láithreacha, as in suíomh na láithreacha (the location of the sites).
Does láthair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láthair can mean site, presence, present time or arena, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'present' and 'absent' in class?
Use 'i láthair' for present and 'as láthair' for absent, e.g. 'Tá Seán as láthair.'
Is 'láithreach' only the genitive?
No, 'láithreach' is also an adverb meaning 'immediately', as in 'Tar anseo láithreach!'
