i leith

In Relation to

Level 5

I leith expresses relations such as concerning or towards: i leith na ceiste. Its interpretation is construction-specific rather than a literal spatial sum.

How It Works

I leith expresses relations such as concerning or towards: i leith na ceiste. Its interpretation is construction-specific rather than a literal spatial sum.

I leith appears in constructions concerning a topic or describing an attitude towards something. Its following noun commonly forms a genitive phrase. The intended relation comes from the governing noun or verb; translating i and leith separately will not identify that relation reliably.

Examples (3)

  1. Tá a dearcadh i leith na ceiste soiléir.

    Her attitude towards the issue is clear.

  2. Tá sé cúramach i leith na hoibre.

    He is careful regarding the work.

  3. Tá freagracht uirthi i leith na bpáistí.

    She has responsibility towards the children.

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