HeyRuaHow to say “catalogue” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmliosta
- English:
- catalogue, nomenclature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-im-lis-tuh” /ˈanʲəmʲˌlʲiːsˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- ainmliostaí (catalogues)
- Genitive singular:
- ainmliosta, an ainmliosta (e.g. leathanaigh an ainmliosta, the pages of the catalogue)
- Genitive plural:
- ainmliostaí, na n-ainmliostaí (e.g. eagarthóir na n-ainmliostaí, the editor of the catalogues)
What does “ainmliosta” mean?
“Ainmliosta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- catalogue
- A list of names or items arranged in order, such as a catalogue of books or goods.Also: catalog, list of names, register.
1 other meaning: nomenclature
- 2nomenclature
- A list or system of names used in a particular field.Also: list of terms, name list.
Other Irish words for catalogue: catalóg (catalogue)
“Ainmliosta” with the article
The plural of catalogue in Irish is ainmliostaí. Here is ainmliosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainmliosta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainmliosta, the Irish word for catalogue.
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Catalogue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catalogue?
The Irish for catalogue is ainmliosta (pronounced “AN-im-lis-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainmliostaí. Depending on context it can also mean nomenclature.
How do you pronounce ainmliosta in Irish?
Ainmliosta is said like “AN-im-lis-tuh” (IPA /ˈanʲəmʲˌlʲiːsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of catalogue in Irish?
The plural of ainmliosta is ainmliostaí; with the article, na hainmliostaí means “the catalogues”. The genitive plural is ainmliostaí, as in eagarthóir na n-ainmliostaí (the editor of the catalogues).
Does ainmliosta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainmliosta can mean catalogue or nomenclature, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ainmliosta sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainmliosta (the catalogue), a hainmliosta (her catalogue), a n-ainmliosta (their catalogue), na hainmliostaí (the catalogues).
What is the difference between ainmliosta and catalóg?
Both can mean catalogue; catalóg is the more usual word for a shop or library catalogue, while ainmliosta literally means a list of names.
