HeyRuaHow to say “the like” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithéid
- English:
- the like, equal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-haydj” /ˈlʲeheːdʲ/
- Plural:
- leithéidí (the likes)
- Genitive singular:
- leithéide, na leithéide (e.g. i gcás a leithéide, in such a case)
- Genitive plural:
- leithéidí, na leithéidí (e.g. tionchar leithéidí an Phiarsaigh, the influence of the likes of Pearse)
What does “leithéid” mean?
“Leithéid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- the like
- Someone or something of the same kind as the person or thing mentioned, usually in phrases like 'a leithéid' (such a thing).Also: such, the likes of, such a thing, equal.
1 other meaning: equal
- 2equal
- A person or thing that matches another in quality, often used to say that something has no equal.Also: match, counterpart.
“Leithéid” with the article
The plural of the like in Irish is leithéidí. Here is leithéid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leithéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithéid, the Irish word for the like.
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The like in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for the like?
The Irish for the like is leithéid (pronounced “LEH-haydj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leithéidí. Depending on context it can also mean equal.
How do you pronounce leithéid in Irish?
Leithéid is said like “LEH-haydj” (IPA /ˈlʲeheːdʲ/).
What is the plural of the like in Irish?
The plural of leithéid is leithéidí; with the article, na leithéidí means “the the likes”. The genitive plural is leithéidí, as in tionchar leithéidí an Phiarsaigh (the influence of the likes of Pearse).
Does leithéid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leithéid can mean the like or equal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'such a' before a noun with leithéid?
Use 'a leithéid de' plus the noun, which is lenited where possible: a leithéid de dhuine, such a person.
How do I say 'the likes of me'?
Use a possessive with the emphatic suffix: mo leithéidse, do leithéidse, a leithéidsean, 'people like me, you, him'.
