HeyRuaHow to say “directory” in Irish
- Irish:
- eolaire
- English:
- directory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-luh-ryeh” /ˈoːlˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- eolairí (directories)
- Genitive singular:
- eolaire, an eolaire (e.g. clúdach an eolaire, the cover of the directory)
- Genitive plural:
- eolairí, na n-eolairí (e.g. foilsitheoir na n-eolairí, the publisher of the directories)
What does “eolaire” mean?
“Eolaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- directory
- A book or list giving names, addresses or other information arranged for reference.Also: guide, handbook, register.
1 other meaning:
- 2directory
- In computing, a folder structure that groups files on a computer.Also: folder, file directory.
“Eolaire” with the article
The plural of directory in Irish is eolairí. Here is eolaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eolaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eolaire, the Irish word for directory.
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Directory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for directory?
The Irish for directory is eolaire (pronounced “OH-luh-ryeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eolairí.
How do you pronounce eolaire in Irish?
Eolaire is said like “OH-luh-ryeh” (IPA /ˈoːlˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of directory in Irish?
The plural of eolaire is eolairí; with the article, na heolairí means “the directories”. The genitive plural is eolairí, as in foilsitheoir na n-eolairí (the publisher of the directories).
Why does eolaire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eolaire (the directory), a heolaire (her directory), a n-eolaire (their directory), na heolairí (the directories).
Is 'eolaire' related to 'eolas'?
Yes, 'eolaire' comes from 'eolas' (knowledge, information), so it is literally a source of information, like 'eolaí' (scientist) from the same root.
What is the Irish for a computer folder?
'Fillteán' is usually used for a folder, while 'eolaire' is the technical term for a directory.
