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Booklet in Irish (Leabhrán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for booklet is leabhrán, a masculine noun (plural leabhráin).
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How to say “booklet” in Irish

Irish:
leabhrán
English:
booklet
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“lyow-RAWN”  /lʲəuˈrˠɑːnˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
leabhráin (booklets)
Genitive singular:
leabhráin, an leabhráin (e.g. clúdach an leabhráin, the cover of the booklet)
Genitive plural:
leabhrán, na leabhrán (e.g. dáileadh na leabhrán, the distribution of the booklets)

What does “leabhrán” mean?

booklet
A small, thin book, often giving information on one subject.Also: pamphlet, brochure, small book, handbook.

Other Irish words for booklet: bróisiúr (brochure), paimfléad (pamphlet)

“Leabhrán” with the article

The plural of booklet in Irish is leabhráin. Here is leabhrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an leabhrán
the booklet
No change after an
na leabhráin
the booklets
Plural: no change after na

“Leabhrán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leabhrán, the Irish word for booklet.

Fuair mé leabhrán eolais ag an deasc.
I got an information booklet at the desk.
Léigh an leabhrán sula dtosaíonn tú.
Read the booklet before you start.
Tá na treoracha i lár an leabhráin.
The instructions are in the middle of the booklet.
Scaip siad leabhráin ar na daoine sa slua.
They handed out booklets to the people in the crowd.
Chaill mé mo leabhrán ceisteanna inné.
I lost my question booklet yesterday.
Tá an t-eolas ar fad i leabhrán beag.
All the information is in a small booklet.
Tá ainm an scoláire ar chlúdach gach leabhráin.
The pupil's name is on the cover of every booklet.

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Booklet in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for booklet?

The Irish for booklet is leabhrán (pronounced “lyow-RAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leabhráin.

How do you pronounce leabhrán in Irish?

Leabhrán is said like “lyow-RAWN” (IPA /lʲəuˈrˠɑːnˠ/).

What is the plural of booklet in Irish?

The plural of leabhrán is leabhráin; with the article, na leabhráin means “the booklets”. The genitive plural is leabhrán, as in dáileadh na leabhrán (the distribution of the booklets).

What is the difference between 'leabhrán' and 'leabhar'?

'Leabhar' is a book in general, while 'leabhrán' is a diminutive meaning a small booklet or pamphlet.

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