HeyRuaHow to say “toilet” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithreas
- English:
- toilet, separateness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-ras” /ˈlʲɛhɾʲəs/
- Plural:
- leithris (toilets)
- Genitive singular:
- leithris, an leithris (e.g. doras an leithris, the toilet door)
- Genitive plural:
- leithreas, na leithreas (e.g. glanadh na leithreas, cleaning of the toilets)
What does “leithreas” mean?
“Leithreas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- toilet
- A room or fixture used for urinating and defecating.Also: lavatory, bathroom, loo, restroom, latrine.
1 other meaning: separateness
- 2separateness
- A dated or literary word for the state of being apart or separate, a variant of leithleachas.Also: isolation, exclusiveness.
“Leithreas” with the article
The plural of toilet in Irish is leithris. Here is leithreas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leithreas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithreas, the Irish word for toilet.
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Phrases with “leithreas”
Toilet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toilet?
The Irish for toilet is leithreas (pronounced “LEH-ras”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leithris. Depending on context it can also mean separateness.
How do you pronounce leithreas in Irish?
Leithreas is said like “LEH-ras” (IPA /ˈlʲɛhɾʲəs/).
What is the plural of toilet in Irish?
The plural of leithreas is leithris; with the article, na leithris means “the toilets”. The genitive plural is leithreas, as in glanadh na leithreas (cleaning of the toilets).
Does leithreas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leithreas can mean toilet or separateness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'seomra folctha' the same as 'leithreas'?
Not exactly: 'seomra folctha' is the bathroom with a bath or shower, while 'leithreas' is the toilet itself or a room with just a toilet.
