HeyRuaHow to say “stepsister” in Irish
- Irish:
- leasdeirfiúr
- English:
- stepsister
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LASS-jer-ee-oor” /ˈlʲasˌdʲəɾʲˈfʲuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- leasdeirfiúracha (stepsisters)
- Genitive singular:
- leasdeirféar, na leasdeirféar (e.g. teach mo leasdeirféar, my stepsister's house)
- Genitive plural:
- leasdeirfiúracha, na leasdeirfiúracha (e.g. seomra na leasdeirfiúracha, the stepsisters' room)
What does “leasdeirfiúr” mean?
- stepsister
- A daughter of your stepfather or stepmother from another relationship.Also: step-sister.
“Leasdeirfiúr” with the article
The plural of stepsister in Irish is leasdeirfiúracha. Here is leasdeirfiúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leasdeirfiúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leasdeirfiúr, the Irish word for stepsister.
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Stepsister in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stepsister?
The Irish for stepsister is leasdeirfiúr (pronounced “LASS-jer-ee-oor”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leasdeirfiúracha.
How do you pronounce leasdeirfiúr in Irish?
Leasdeirfiúr is said like “LASS-jer-ee-oor” (IPA /ˈlʲasˌdʲəɾʲˈfʲuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of stepsister in Irish?
The plural of leasdeirfiúr is leasdeirfiúracha; with the article, na leasdeirfiúracha means “the stepsisters”. The genitive plural is leasdeirfiúracha, as in seomra na leasdeirfiúracha (the stepsisters' room).
How do I say half-sister in Irish?
'Leasdeirfiúr' strictly means stepsister, but it is also commonly used for a half-sister; you can specify 'deirfiúr ar thaobh m'athar' (sister on my father's side).
