HeyRuaHow to say “spread” in Irish
- Irish:
- forleathadh
- English:
- spread
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forleath, to spread (ag forleathadh, spreading)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-la-hoo” /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌlʲahə/
- Genitive singular:
- forleata, an fhorleata (e.g. luas an fhorleata, the speed of the spread)
What does “forleathadh” mean?
- spread
- The verbal noun of 'forleath': the act of spreading something widely or the state of becoming widespread.Also: spreading, diffusion, dissemination, prevalence.
Other Irish words for spread: scaip (scatter), leath (spread), leathadh (spreading), spréigh (spread)
“Forleathadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, forleathadh means spreading: it is the verbal noun of the verb forleath (to spread). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forleathadh” with the article
Here is forleathadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Forleathadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forleathadh, the Irish word for spread.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spread in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spread?
The Irish for spread is forleathadh (pronounced “FOR-la-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce forleathadh in Irish?
Forleathadh is said like “FOR-la-hoo” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌlʲahə/).
Does forleathadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for forleathadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does forleathadh change to fhorleathadh or bhforleathadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forleathadh becomes m'fhorleathadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforleathadh (eclipsis).
How is 'forleathadh' different from 'leathadh'?
'Leathadh' is the basic act of spreading, as in spreading out a cloth, while 'forleathadh' stresses wide, general spread, as in 'forleathadh galair' (the spread of a disease).
Is there a related adjective?
Yes, 'forleathan' means widespread or general, as in 'tá sé forleathan anois' (it is widespread now).
