HeyRuaHow to say “tennis” in Irish
- Irish:
- leadóg
- English:
- tennis, slap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAD-ohg” /ˈl̠ʲad̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- leadóga (tennis)
- Genitive singular:
- leadóige, na leadóige (e.g. cúirt leadóige, tennis court)
- Genitive plural:
- leadóg, na leadóg (e.g. fuaim na leadóg, the sound of the slaps)
What does “leadóg” mean?
“Leadóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tennis
- A ball game played with rackets by two or four players hitting a ball over a net.Also: lawn tennis.
1 other meaning: slap
- 2slap
- A sharp blow with the open hand, a clout.Also: clout, smack.
“Leadóg” with the article
The plural of tennis in Irish is leadóga. Here is leadóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leadóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leadóg, the Irish word for tennis.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tennis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tennis?
The Irish for tennis is leadóg (pronounced “LAD-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leadóga. Depending on context it can also mean slap.
How do you pronounce leadóg in Irish?
Leadóg is said like “LAD-ohg” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲad̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of tennis in Irish?
The plural of leadóg is leadóga; with the article, na leadóga means “the tennis”. The genitive plural is leadóg, as in fuaim na leadóg (the sound of the slaps).
Does leadóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leadóg can mean tennis or slap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I play tennis in Irish?
Say "Imrím leadóg", using the verb imir with no article before leadóg.
Does leadóg only mean tennis?
No, it also means a slap or clout, as in "leadóg sa phus", a slap in the mouth.
