HeyRuaHow to say “audiobook” in Irish
- Irish:
- closleabhar
- English:
- audiobook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLUS-lyow-ur” /ˈkl̪ˠɔsˠˌlʲaurˠ/
- Plural:
- closleabhair (audiobooks)
- Genitive singular:
- closleabhair, an chlosleabhair (e.g. léitheoir an chlosleabhair, the narrator of the audiobook)
- Genitive plural:
- closleabhar, na gclosleabhar (e.g. bailiúchán closleabhar, a collection of audiobooks)
What does “closleabhar” mean?
- audiobook
- A recording of a book being read aloud, which you listen to instead of reading.Also: audio book, talking book, spoken-word book.
“Closleabhar” with the article
The plural of audiobook in Irish is closleabhair. Here is closleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Closleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using closleabhar, the Irish word for audiobook.
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Audiobook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for audiobook?
The Irish for audiobook is closleabhar (pronounced “KLUS-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is closleabhair.
How do you pronounce closleabhar in Irish?
Closleabhar is said like “KLUS-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɔsˠˌlʲaurˠ/).
What is the plural of audiobook in Irish?
The plural of closleabhar is closleabhair; with the article, na closleabhair means “the audiobooks”. The genitive plural is closleabhar, as in bailiúchán closleabhar (a collection of audiobooks).
Why does closleabhar change to chlosleabhar or gclosleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) closleabhar becomes mo chlosleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclosleabhar (eclipsis).
How is 'closleabhar' formed?
It combines 'clos', meaning hearing (related to 'cluas' and 'cloisteáil'), with 'leabhar', book, so it declines just like 'leabhar'.
