HeyRuaHow to say “guidebook” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoirleabhar
- English:
- guidebook, handbook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TROR-lyow-ur” /tʲɾʲoːɾʲˌlʲəuəɾ/
- Plural:
- treoirleabhair (guidebooks)
- Genitive singular:
- treoirleabhair, an treoirleabhair (e.g. clúdach an treoirleabhair, the cover of the guidebook)
- Genitive plural:
- treoirleabhar, na dtreoirleabhar (e.g. díoltóir na dtreoirleabhar, the guidebook seller)
What does “treoirleabhar” mean?
“Treoirleabhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guidebook
- A book that gives information and directions, for example for tourists visiting a place.Also: guide, travel guide.
1 other meaning: handbook
- 2handbook
- A book of instructions or guidance on how to do something or use something.Also: manual, instruction book, guide.
“Treoirleabhar” with the article
The plural of guidebook in Irish is treoirleabhair. Here is treoirleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treoirleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treoirleabhar, the Irish word for guidebook.
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Guidebook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guidebook?
The Irish for guidebook is treoirleabhar (pronounced “TROR-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treoirleabhair. Depending on context it can also mean handbook.
How do you pronounce treoirleabhar in Irish?
Treoirleabhar is said like “TROR-lyow-ur” (IPA /tʲɾʲoːɾʲˌlʲəuəɾ/).
What is the plural of guidebook in Irish?
The plural of treoirleabhar is treoirleabhair; with the article, na treoirleabhair means “the guidebooks”. The genitive plural is treoirleabhar, as in díoltóir na dtreoirleabhar (the guidebook seller).
Does treoirleabhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treoirleabhar can mean guidebook or handbook, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treoirleabhar change to threoirleabhar or dtreoirleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoirleabhar becomes mo threoirleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoirleabhar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between treoirleabhar and lámhleabhar?
Treoirleabhar is mainly a guidebook, such as one for tourists, while lámhleabhar is a handbook or manual; the two overlap in meaning.
