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Bibliography in Irish (Leabharliosta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for bibliography is leabharliosta, a masculine noun (plural leabharliostaí).
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How to say “bibliography” in Irish

Irish:
leabharliosta
English:
bibliography
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“LYOW-ur-lis-tuh”  /ˈlʲaurˌl̠ʲiːsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
Plural:
leabharliostaí (bibliographies)
Genitive singular:
leabharliosta, an leabharliosta (e.g. teideal an leabharliosta, the title of the bibliography)
Genitive plural:
leabharliostaí, na leabharliostaí (e.g. tiomsú na leabharliostaí, the compiling of the bibliographies)

What does “leabharliosta” mean?

bibliography
A list of books or writings on a subject or by an author, often given at the end of a book or thesis.Also: booklist, reading list, list of books.

“Leabharliosta” with the article

The plural of bibliography in Irish is leabharliostaí. Here is leabharliosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an leabharliosta
the bibliography
No change after an
na leabharliostaí
the bibliographies
Plural: no change after na

“Leabharliosta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leabharliosta, the Irish word for bibliography.

Tá leabharliosta fada ag deireadh an leabhair.
There is a long bibliography at the end of the book.
Chuir mé an leabharliosta le mo thráchtas inné.
I added the bibliography to my thesis yesterday.
Ná déan dearmad ar an leabharliosta.
Don't forget the bibliography.
Bhí an leabhar sin i mo leabharliosta.
That book was in my bibliography.
Tá an t-alt luaite sa leabharliosta.
The article is cited in the bibliography.
Thug an múinteoir leabharliostaí dúinn don chúrsa.
The teacher gave us reading lists for the course.
Seiceáil formáid an leabharliosta, le do thoil.
Please check the format of the bibliography.

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Bibliography in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bibliography?

The Irish for bibliography is leabharliosta (pronounced “LYOW-ur-lis-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leabharliostaí.

How do you pronounce leabharliosta in Irish?

Leabharliosta is said like “LYOW-ur-lis-tuh” (IPA /ˈlʲaurˌl̠ʲiːsˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of bibliography in Irish?

The plural of leabharliosta is leabharliostaí; with the article, na leabharliostaí means “the bibliographies”. The genitive plural is leabharliostaí, as in tiomsú na leabharliostaí (the compiling of the bibliographies).

Is 'leabharliosta' the same as 'leabharlann'?

No. 'Leabharliosta' is a list of books, a bibliography, while 'leabharlann' is a library.

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