HeyRuaHow to say “version” in Irish
- Irish:
- leagan
- English:
- version, form, knocking down
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- leag, to knock down (ag leagan, knocking down)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAG-un” /ˈlʲaɡən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- leaganacha (versions)
- Genitive singular:
- leagain, an leagain (e.g. teideal an leagain nua, title of the new version)
- Genitive plural:
- leaganacha, na leaganacha (e.g. liosta na leaganacha, the list of versions)
What does “leagan” mean?
“Leagan” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- version
- A particular form or edition of something, such as a text, document, translation or piece of software.Also: edition, translation, variant.
2 other meanings: form or knocking down
- 2form
- A particular wording, spelling or variant form of a word, phrase or text.Also: variant, reading, wording.
- 3knocking down
- The verbal noun of the verb leag: the act of knocking down, felling, laying or putting down something.Also: felling, laying, demolition.
Other Irish words for version: eagrán (edition)
“Leagan” as a verbal noun
After ag, leagan means knocking down: it is the verbal noun of the verb leag (to knock down). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Leagan” with the article
The plural of version in Irish is leaganacha. Here is leagan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leagan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leagan, the Irish word for version.
Other nouns in Irish
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Version in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for version?
The Irish for version is leagan (pronounced “LYAG-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leaganacha. Depending on context it can also mean form or knocking down.
How do you pronounce leagan in Irish?
Leagan is said like “LYAG-un” (IPA /ˈlʲaɡən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of version in Irish?
The plural of leagan is leaganacha; with the article, na leaganacha means “the versions”. The genitive plural is leaganacha, as in liosta na leaganacha (the list of versions).
Does leagan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leagan can mean version, form or knocking down, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between leagan and eagrán?
Leagan is any version or form of something, while eagrán is specifically an edition of a book or publication.
What does leagan cainte mean?
Leagan cainte is an idiom or turn of phrase, a set way of saying something in Irish.
