HeyRuaHow to say “copybook” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóipleabhar
- English:
- copybook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHP-lyow-ur” /ˈkoːpʲˌlʲəuɾ/
- Plural:
- cóipleabhair (copybooks)
- Genitive singular:
- cóipleabhair, an chóipleabhair (e.g. clúdach an chóipleabhair, the cover of the copybook)
- Genitive plural:
- cóipleabhar, na gcóipleabhar (e.g. carn na gcóipleabhar, the pile of copybooks)
What does “cóipleabhar” mean?
- copybook
- A thin book of blank or lined pages that pupils write their work in.Also: exercise book, notebook, copy.
“Cóipleabhar” with the article
The plural of copybook in Irish is cóipleabhair. Here is cóipleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóipleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóipleabhar, the Irish word for copybook.
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Copybook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for copybook?
The Irish for copybook is cóipleabhar (pronounced “KOHP-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóipleabhair.
How do you pronounce cóipleabhar in Irish?
Cóipleabhar is said like “KOHP-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈkoːpʲˌlʲəuɾ/).
What is the plural of copybook in Irish?
The plural of cóipleabhar is cóipleabhair; with the article, na cóipleabhair means “the copybooks”. The genitive plural is cóipleabhar, as in carn na gcóipleabhar (the pile of copybooks).
Why does cóipleabhar change to chóipleabhar or gcóipleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóipleabhar becomes mo chóipleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóipleabhar (eclipsis).
Is 'cóipleabhar' the same as 'leabhar nótaí'?
Cóipleabhar is the school copybook or exercise book, while leabhar nótaí is a general notebook for jotting notes; they overlap but cóipleabhar is the usual school word.
