Enlistment in Irish (Liostáil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for enlistment?

The Irish for enlistment is liostáil (pronounced “LIS-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean listing.

Q: Does liostáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Liostáil can mean enlistment or listing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Liostáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to enlist.

How to say “enlistment” in Irish

Irish:: liostáil
English:: enlistment, listing
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: liostáil, to enlist (ag liostáil, enlisting)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “LIS-tawl” /ˈl̠ʲɪsˠt̪ˠɑːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: liostála, na liostála (e.g. foirm liostála, enlistment form)

What does “liostáil” mean?

“Liostáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

enlistment: The act of enlisting or signing up, especially for the army; it is the verbal noun of the verb liostáil.Also: enlisting, enrolment, listing, signing up.

1 other meaning: listing

2listing: The act of putting something or someone on a list, such as registering or enrolling.Also: registration, enrolment, registering.

Other entries for “liostáil”

The same spelling has its own page as:

liostáilto enlist · verb

“Liostáil” as a verbal noun

After ag, liostáil means enlisting: it is the verbal noun of the verb liostáil (to enlist). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

liostáilverbal noun

ag liostáilenlisting

“Liostáil” with the article

Here is liostáil after the article (an t-alt).

an liostáil

the enlistment

No change after an

“Liostáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using liostáil, the Irish word for enlistment.

Liostáil sé san arm nuair a bhí sé ocht mbliana déag d'aois.

He enlisted in the army when he was eighteen.

Tá an liostáil ar siúl inniu sa halla.

Enlistment is taking place today in the hall.

Líon mé isteach an fhoirm liostála ar maidin.

I filled in the enrolment form this morning.

Bhí an liostáil san arm éigeantach le linn an chogaidh.

Enlistment in the army was compulsory during the war.

Cén dáta deiridh don liostáil sa chúrsa?

What is the closing date for enrolling on the course?

Íoc an táille liostála roimh an Aoine.

Pay the registration fee before Friday.

Tá liostáil ar líne éasca go leor.

Signing up online is easy enough.

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Enlistment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for enlistment?

The Irish for enlistment is liostáil (pronounced “LIS-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean listing.

How do you pronounce liostáil in Irish?

Liostáil is said like “LIS-tawl” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲɪsˠt̪ˠɑːlʲ/).

Does liostáil have a plural?

No plural form is given for liostáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does liostáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Liostáil can mean enlistment or listing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Liostáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to enlist.

What is the difference between liostáil and clárú?

Liostáil is used especially for enlisting in the army or signing up, while clárú is the general word for registering, as in clárú le dochtúir.

Enlistment in Irish (Liostáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage