HeyRuaHow to say “twin” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathchúpla
- English:
- twin, one rafter of a couple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-khoo-pluh” /ˈl̠ʲahˌxuːpˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- leathchúplaí (twins)
- Genitive singular:
- leathchúpla, an leathchúpla (e.g. ainm an leathchúpla, the twin's name)
- Genitive plural:
- leathchúplaí, na leathchúplaí (e.g. máthair na leathchúplaí, the mother of the twins)
What does “leathchúpla” mean?
“Leathchúpla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- twin
- One of two children born to the same mother at the same birth.Also: twin brother, twin sister, one of twins.
1 other meaning: one rafter of a couple
- 2one rafter of a couple
- One of a pair of rafters that meet at the top to form a roof couple.Also: rafter, couple beam, roof beam.
“Leathchúpla” with the article
The plural of twin in Irish is leathchúplaí. Here is leathchúpla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathchúpla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathchúpla, the Irish word for twin.
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Twin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for twin?
The Irish for twin is leathchúpla (pronounced “LAH-khoo-pluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathchúplaí. Depending on context it can also mean one rafter of a couple.
How do you pronounce leathchúpla in Irish?
Leathchúpla is said like “LAH-khoo-pluh” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲahˌxuːpˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of twin in Irish?
The plural of leathchúpla is leathchúplaí; with the article, na leathchúplaí means “the twins”. The genitive plural is leathchúplaí, as in máthair na leathchúplaí (the mother of the twins).
Does leathchúpla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leathchúpla can mean twin or one rafter of a couple, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'cúpla' and 'leathchúpla'?
'Cúpla' means a pair of twins (or 'a couple of'), while 'leathchúpla' means one twin. So 'is leathchúpla é' means 'he is a twin'.
