HeyRuaHow to say “to sprain” in Irish
- Irish:
- leon
- English:
- to sprain, injure
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- leonadh (ag leonadh, spraining)
- Verbal adjective:
- leonta
- Pronunciation:
- “lyohn” /lʲoːn̪ˠ/
What does “leon” mean?
“Leon” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to sprain
- To twist and injure a joint such as an ankle or wrist.Also: twist, wrench.
1 other meaning: injure
- 2to injure
- To hurt or wound a person or animal.Also: wound, hurt, maim.
“Leon” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Leon méI sprained | Níor leon méI did not sprain | Ar leon mé?Did I sprain? |
| tú (you) | Leon túYou sprained | Níor leon túYou did not sprain | Ar leon tú?Did you sprain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Leon sé / síHe sprained | Níor leon sé / síHe did not sprain | Ar leon sé / sí?Did he sprain? |
| sinn (we) | LeonamarWe sprained | Níor leonamarWe did not sprain | Ar leonamar?Did we sprain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Leon sibhYou sprained | Níor leon sibhYou did not sprain | Ar leon sibh?Did you sprain? |
| siad (they) | Leon siadThey sprained | Níor leon siadThey did not sprain | Ar leon siad?Did they sprain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Leonadh | Níor leonadh | Ar leonadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LeonaimI sprain | Ní leonaimI do not sprain | An leonaim?Do I sprain? |
| tú (you) | Leonann túYou sprain | Ní leonann túYou do not sprain | An leonann tú?Do you sprain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Leonann sé / síHe sprains | Ní leonann sé / síHe does not sprain | An leonann sé / sí?Does he sprain? |
| sinn (we) | LeonaimidWe sprain | Ní leonaimidWe do not sprain | An leonaimid?Do we sprain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Leonann sibhYou sprain | Ní leonann sibhYou do not sprain | An leonann sibh?Do you sprain? |
| siad (they) | Leonann siadThey sprain | Ní leonann siadThey do not sprain | An leonann siad?Do they sprain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Leontar | Ní leontar | An leontar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Leonfaidh méI will sprain | Ní leonfaidh méI will not sprain | An leonfaidh mé?Will I sprain? |
| tú (you) | Leonfaidh túYou will sprain | Ní leonfaidh túYou will not sprain | An leonfaidh tú?Will you sprain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Leonfaidh sé / síHe will sprain | Ní leonfaidh sé / síHe will not sprain | An leonfaidh sé / sí?Will he sprain? |
| sinn (we) | LeonfaimidWe will sprain | Ní leonfaimidWe will not sprain | An leonfaimid?Will we sprain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Leonfaidh sibhYou will sprain | Ní leonfaidh sibhYou will not sprain | An leonfaidh sibh?Will you sprain? |
| siad (they) | Leonfaidh siadThey will sprain | Ní leonfaidh siadThey will not sprain | An leonfaidh siad?Will they sprain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Leonfar | Ní leonfar | An leonfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LeonfainnI would sprain | Ní leonfainnI would not sprain | An leonfainn?Would I sprain? |
| tú (you) | LeonfáYou would sprain | Ní leonfáYou would not sprain | An leonfá?Would you sprain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Leonfadh sé / síHe would sprain | Ní leonfadh sé / síHe would not sprain | An leonfadh sé / sí?Would he sprain? |
| sinn (we) | LeonfaimisWe would sprain | Ní leonfaimisWe would not sprain | An leonfaimis?Would we sprain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Leonfadh sibhYou would sprain | Ní leonfadh sibhYou would not sprain | An leonfadh sibh?Would you sprain? |
| siad (they) | LeonfaidísThey would sprain | Ní leonfaidísThey would not sprain | An leonfaidís?Would they sprain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Leonfaí | Ní leonfaí | An leonfaí? |
“Leon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Leon mé mo rúitín ag imirt peile inné.
I sprained my ankle playing football yesterday.
Leonann sé caol na láimhe go minic.
He often sprains his wrist.
Leonfaidh tú do chos ar na clocha sin.
You'll sprain your foot on those stones.
Leonfadh sí í féin dá dtitfeadh sí.
She would injure herself if she fell.
Níor leonadh aon duine sa timpiste.
Nobody was injured in the accident.
Ar leon tú do ghlúin?
Did you sprain your knee?
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To sprain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to sprain?
The Irish for to sprain is leon (pronounced “lyohn”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is leonadh.
What is the verbal noun of leon?
The verbal noun of leon is leonadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag leonadh (spraining). The verbal adjective is leonta.
How do you say leon in the past and the future?
Past: Leon mé; negative Níor leon mé; question Ar leon mé?. Future: Leonfaidh mé; negative Ní leonfaidh mé; question An leonfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of leon?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Leonfainn (I would sprain); negative Ní leonfainn; question An leonfainn?.
Does leon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leon can mean to sprain or to injure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leon' and 'gortaigh'?
'Gortaigh' is the general word for hurt or injure, while 'leon' usually means to sprain a joint, as in 'leon mé mo rúitín'.
