HeyRuaHow to say “stalemate” in Irish
- Irish:
- leamhsháinn
- English:
- stalemate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOW-hawn” /ˈlʲəuˌhɑːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leamhsháinne, na leamhsháinne (e.g. cás leamhsháinne, a stalemate situation)
What does “leamhsháinn” mean?
- stalemate
- In chess, a position in which the player to move has no legal move but is not in check, so the game is drawn; figuratively, a deadlock where neither side can make progress.Also: deadlock, impasse, standoff.
“Leamhsháinn” with the article
Here is leamhsháinn after the article (an t-alt).
an leamhsháinn
the stalemate
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“Leamhsháinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leamhsháinn, the Irish word for stalemate.
Chríochnaigh an cluiche fichille i leamhsháinn.
The chess game ended in stalemate.
Is leamhsháinn é seo, níl aon bheart agat.
This is stalemate, you have no move.
Tá na cainteanna i leamhsháinn le seachtain.
The talks have been at a stalemate for a week.
Bhris an rialtas an leamhsháinn faoi dheireadh.
The government finally broke the stalemate.
Ní raibh éalú ar bith ón leamhsháinn.
There was no escape from the stalemate.
Seachain leamhsháinn nuair atá tú chun tosaigh.
Avoid stalemate when you are ahead.
Mhínigh an múinteoir rialacha na leamhsháinne dúinn.
The teacher explained the rules of stalemate to us.
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Stalemate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stalemate?
The Irish for stalemate is leamhsháinn (pronounced “LYOW-hawn”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leamhsháinn in Irish?
Leamhsháinn is said like “LYOW-hawn” (IPA /ˈlʲəuˌhɑːnʲ/).
Does leamhsháinn have a plural?
No plural form is given for leamhsháinn in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'leamhsháinn' and 'marbhsháinn'?
'Marbhsháinn' is checkmate, where the king is trapped and the game is lost, while 'leamhsháinn' is stalemate, a draw because no legal move is possible.
