HeyRuaHow to say “book” in Irish
- Irish:
- leabhar
- English:
- book, volume
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyowr” /lʲəuɾˠ/
- Plural:
- leabhair (books)
- Genitive singular:
- leabhair, an leabhair (e.g. clúdach an leabhair, the cover of the book)
- Genitive plural:
- leabhar, na leabhar (e.g. siopa leabhar, bookshop)
What does “leabhar” mean?
“Leabhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- book
- A set of printed or written pages bound together, or a long written work.Also: volume, publication.
1 other meaning: volume
- 2volume
- One of the separate parts or books of a larger work or series.Also: part, book.
Other Irish words for book: áirithigh (reserve)
“Leabhar” with the article
The plural of book in Irish is leabhair. Here is leabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leabhar, the Irish word for book.
Other nouns in Irish
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Book in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for book?
The Irish for book is leabhar (pronounced “lyowr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leabhair. Depending on context it can also mean volume.
How do you pronounce leabhar in Irish?
Leabhar is said like “lyowr” (IPA /lʲəuɾˠ/).
What is the plural of book in Irish?
The plural of leabhar is leabhair; with the article, na leabhair means “the books”. The genitive plural is leabhar, as in siopa leabhar (bookshop).
Does leabhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leabhar can mean book or volume, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leabhar' and 'leabharlann'?
'Leabhar' is a book, while 'leabharlann' is a library, literally a place of books.
How do you say 'notebook' or 'copybook'?
A notebook is 'leabhar nótaí', and a school copybook is 'cóipleabhar'.
