HeyRuaHow to say “stepbrother” in Irish
- Irish:
- leasdeartháir
- English:
- stepbrother, half-brother
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LASS-drah-har” /ˈl̠ʲasˌdʲɾˠahəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- leasdeartháireacha (stepbrothers)
- Genitive singular:
- leasdearthár, an leasdearthár (e.g. teach mo leasdearthár, my stepbrother's house)
- Genitive plural:
- leasdeartháireacha, na leasdeartháireacha (e.g. ainmneacha na leasdeartháireacha, the names of the stepbrothers)
What does “leasdeartháir” mean?
“Leasdeartháir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stepbrother
- A son of your stepfather or stepmother from another relationship.Also: step-brother.
1 other meaning: half-brother
- 2half-brother
- A brother who shares only one parent with you; some speakers use the word in this sense too.Also: half brother.
“Leasdeartháir” with the article
The plural of stepbrother in Irish is leasdeartháireacha. Here is leasdeartháir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leasdeartháir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leasdeartháir, the Irish word for stepbrother.
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Stepbrother in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stepbrother?
The Irish for stepbrother is leasdeartháir (pronounced “LASS-drah-har”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leasdeartháireacha. Depending on context it can also mean half-brother.
How do you pronounce leasdeartháir in Irish?
Leasdeartháir is said like “LASS-drah-har” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲasˌdʲɾˠahəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of stepbrother in Irish?
The plural of leasdeartháir is leasdeartháireacha; with the article, na leasdeartháireacha means “the stepbrothers”. The genitive plural is leasdeartháireacha, as in ainmneacha na leasdeartháireacha (the names of the stepbrothers).
Does leasdeartháir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leasdeartháir can mean stepbrother or half-brother, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say half-brother specifically?
'Leasdeartháir' is the usual word, but to be precise you can say 'deartháir ar thaobh m'athar' (a brother on my father's side) or 'deartháir ar thaobh mo mháthar'.
