HeyRuaHow to say “width” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithead
- English:
- width, latitude, conceit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-hud” /ˈlʲehəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- leithid (widths)
- Genitive singular:
- leithid, an leithid (e.g. tomhas an leithid, the measurement of the width)
- Genitive plural:
- leithead, na leithead (e.g. línte na leithead, the lines of the widths)
What does “leithead” mean?
“Leithead” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- width
- The measurement of something from side to side.Also: breadth, wideness.
“Leithead” with the article
The plural of width in Irish is leithid. Here is leithead after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leithead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithead, the Irish word for width.
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Width in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for width?
The Irish for width is leithead (pronounced “LEH-hud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leithid. Depending on context it can also mean latitude or conceit.
How do you pronounce leithead in Irish?
Leithead is said like “LEH-hud” (IPA /ˈlʲehəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of width in Irish?
The plural of leithead is leithid; with the article, na leithid means “the widths”. The genitive plural is leithead, as in línte na leithead (the lines of the widths).
Does leithead have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leithead can mean width, latitude or conceit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say how wide something is?
Use 'ar leithead': 'Tá sé dhá mhéadar ar leithead' means 'It is two metres wide'. Length is 'ar fad'.
Is 'leithead' the same as 'leithéid'?
No. 'Leithead' means width, while 'leithéid' means 'the like of', as in 'a leithéid de lá' (such a day).
