HeyRuaHow to say “circular” in Irish
- Irish:
- imlitir
- English:
- circular
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-il-itch-ir” /ˈɪmʲəlʲɪtʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- imlitreacha (circulars)
- Genitive singular:
- imlitreach, na himlitreach (e.g. ábhar na himlitreach, the content of the circular)
- Genitive plural:
- imlitreacha, na n-imlitreacha (e.g. ábhar na n-imlitreacha, the content of the circulars)
What does “imlitir” mean?
- circular
- A letter or notice sent out to many people at once, especially by an organisation or government department.Also: circular letter, newsletter, notice.
“Imlitir” with the article
The plural of circular in Irish is imlitreacha. Here is imlitir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imlitir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imlitir, the Irish word for circular.
Other nouns in Irish
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Circular in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for circular?
The Irish for circular is imlitir (pronounced “IM-il-itch-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is imlitreacha.
How do you pronounce imlitir in Irish?
Imlitir is said like “IM-il-itch-ir” (IPA /ˈɪmʲəlʲɪtʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of circular in Irish?
The plural of imlitir is imlitreacha; with the article, na himlitreacha means “the circulars”. The genitive plural is imlitreacha, as in ábhar na n-imlitreacha (the content of the circulars).
Why does imlitir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an imlitir (the circular), a himlitir (her circular), a n-imlitir (their circular), na himlitreacha (the circulars).
How is 'imlitir' different from 'litir'?
'Litir' is any letter, while 'imlitir' is a circular sent to many recipients, from 'im-' (around) plus 'litir'.
