HeyRuaHow to say “bookcase” in Irish
- Irish:
- leabhragán
- English:
- bookcase
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOW-ruh-gawn” /ˈlʲaurˠəɡaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leabhragáin (bookcases)
- Genitive singular:
- leabhragáin, an leabhragáin (e.g. seilf an leabhragáin, the shelf of the bookcase)
- Genitive plural:
- leabhragán, na leabhragán (e.g. seilfeanna na leabhragán, the shelves of the bookcases)
What does “leabhragán” mean?
- bookcase
- A piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books.Also: bookshelf, book cabinet, shelves.
“Leabhragán” with the article
The plural of bookcase in Irish is leabhragáin. Here is leabhragán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leabhragán
the bookcase
No change after an
na leabhragáin
the bookcases
Plural: no change after na
“Leabhragán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leabhragán, the Irish word for bookcase.
Tá leabhragán mór sa seomra suí.
There is a big bookcase in the sitting room.
Cuir an leabhar ar ais sa leabhragán.
Put the book back in the bookcase.
Tá mo leabhragán lán go béal.
My bookcase is full to the brim.
Cheannaíomar leabhragáin nua don leabharlann.
We bought new bookcases for the library.
Tá deannach ar bharr an leabhragáin.
There is dust on top of the bookcase.
Rinne m'athair leabhragán as adhmad darach.
My father made a bookcase out of oak.
Bhog siad an leabhragán in aice leis an bhfuinneog.
They moved the bookcase beside the window.
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Bookcase in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bookcase?
The Irish for bookcase is leabhragán (pronounced “LYOW-ruh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leabhragáin.
How do you pronounce leabhragán in Irish?
Leabhragán is said like “LYOW-ruh-gawn” (IPA /ˈlʲaurˠəɡaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of bookcase in Irish?
The plural of leabhragán is leabhragáin; with the article, na leabhragáin means “the bookcases”. The genitive plural is leabhragán, as in seilfeanna na leabhragán (the shelves of the bookcases).
What is the difference between leabhragán and leabharlann?
A leabhragán is a bookcase, a piece of furniture, while a leabharlann is a library, a room or building full of books.
