HeyRuaHow to say “spreader” in Irish
- Irish:
- leatóir
- English:
- spreader
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAT-oar” /ˈl̠ʲat̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leatóirí (spreaders)
- Genitive singular:
- leatóra, an leatóra (e.g. roth an leatóra, the wheel of the spreader)
- Genitive plural:
- leatóirí, na leatóirí (e.g. lanna na leatóirí, the blades of the spreaders)
What does “leatóir” mean?
- spreader
- A device or machine used for spreading something, such as manure or fertiliser over land.Also: manure spreader, fertiliser spreader.
“Leatóir” with the article
The plural of spreader in Irish is leatóirí. Here is leatóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leatóir
the spreader
No change after an
na leatóirí
the spreaders
Plural: no change after na
“Leatóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leatóir, the Irish word for spreader.
Cheannaigh an feirmeoir leatóir nua.
The farmer bought a new spreader.
Tá an leatóir sa chlós.
The spreader is in the yard.
Bhris roth an leatóra inné.
The spreader's wheel broke yesterday.
Díoltar leatóirí ag an aonach.
Spreaders are sold at the fair.
Tá mo leatóir ag teastáil uaim amárach.
I need my spreader tomorrow.
Chuir sé an t-aoileach isteach i leatóir.
He put the manure into a spreader.
Níl spás sa scioból don leatóir.
There is no room in the barn for the spreader.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spreader in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spreader?
The Irish for spreader is leatóir (pronounced “LAT-oar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leatóirí.
How do you pronounce leatóir in Irish?
Leatóir is said like “LAT-oar” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲat̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of spreader in Irish?
The plural of leatóir is leatóirí; with the article, na leatóirí means “the spreaders”. The genitive plural is leatóirí, as in lanna na leatóirí (the blades of the spreaders).
What is 'leatóir' formed from?
It comes from the verb 'leath' (spread) with the agent ending '-óir', so a 'leatóir' is literally something that spreads, like the action in 'aoileach a leathadh' (spreading manure).
