HeyRuaHow to say “stone circle” in Irish
- Irish:
- liagchiorcal
- English:
- stone circle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-ug-khir-kul” /ˈlʲiəɡˌçiɾˠkəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- liagchiorcail (stone circles)
- Genitive singular:
- liagchiorcail, an liagchiorcail (e.g. lár an liagchiorcail, the centre of the stone circle)
- Genitive plural:
- liagchiorcal, na liagchiorcal (e.g. léarscáil na liagchiorcal, the map of the stone circles)
What does “liagchiorcal” mean?
- stone circle
- A ring of large standing stones set up in prehistoric times.Also: cromlech, circle of standing stones, megalithic circle.
“Liagchiorcal” with the article
The plural of stone circle in Irish is liagchiorcail. Here is liagchiorcal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Liagchiorcal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liagchiorcal, the Irish word for stone circle.
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Stone circle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stone circle?
The Irish for stone circle is liagchiorcal (pronounced “LEE-ug-khir-kul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liagchiorcail.
How do you pronounce liagchiorcal in Irish?
Liagchiorcal is said like “LEE-ug-khir-kul” (IPA /ˈlʲiəɡˌçiɾˠkəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of stone circle in Irish?
The plural of liagchiorcal is liagchiorcail; with the article, na liagchiorcail means “the stone circles”. The genitive plural is liagchiorcal, as in léarscáil na liagchiorcal (the map of the stone circles).
What is the difference between 'liagchiorcal' and 'gallán'?
A 'gallán' is a single standing stone, while a 'liagchiorcal' is a whole ring of standing stones.
