HeyRuaHow to say “folio” in Irish
- Irish:
- fóilió
- English:
- folio, folio volume
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-lee-oh” /ˈfoːlʲiːoː/
- Plural:
- fóiliónna (folios)
- Genitive singular:
- fóilió, an fhóilió (e.g. uimhir an fhóilió, the folio number)
- Genitive plural:
- fóiliónna, na bhfóiliónna (e.g. líon na bhfóiliónna, the number of folios)
What does “fóilió” mean?
“Fóilió” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- folio
- A leaf of a manuscript or book, numbered on the front only, or a sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves.Also: leaf, page number, manuscript leaf.
1 other meaning: folio volume
- 2folio volume
- A large book made of sheets folded once, so the pages are of the largest size.Also: folio, large book.
“Fóilió” with the article
The plural of folio in Irish is fóiliónna. Here is fóilió after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fóilió” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fóilió, the Irish word for folio.
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Folio in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for folio?
The Irish for folio is fóilió (pronounced “FOH-lee-oh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fóiliónna. Depending on context it can also mean folio volume.
How do you pronounce fóilió in Irish?
Fóilió is said like “FOH-lee-oh” (IPA /ˈfoːlʲiːoː/).
What is the plural of folio in Irish?
The plural of fóilió is fóiliónna; with the article, na fóiliónna means “the folios”. The genitive plural is fóiliónna, as in líon na bhfóiliónna (the number of folios).
Does fóilió have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fóilió can mean folio or folio volume, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fóilió change to fhóilió or bhfóilió?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fóilió becomes m'fhóilió (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfóilió (eclipsis).
Is 'fóilió' the same as 'leathanach'?
Not quite: 'leathanach' is a page, one side of a leaf, while 'fóilió' is a whole numbered leaf, used mainly when describing manuscripts and old books.
