HeyRuaHow to say “handbook” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhleabhar
- English:
- handbook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-lyow-ur” /ˈl̪ˠaːwˌl̠ʲəuɾˠ/
- Plural:
- lámhleabhair (handbooks)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhleabhair, an lámhleabhair (e.g. clúdach an lámhleabhair, the cover of the handbook)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhleabhar, na lámhleabhar (e.g. údair na lámhleabhar, the authors of the handbooks)
What does “lámhleabhar” mean?
- handbook
- A small book giving practical instructions or information about a subject.Also: manual, guide, guidebook.
“Lámhleabhar” with the article
The plural of handbook in Irish is lámhleabhair. Here is lámhleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lámhleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhleabhar, the Irish word for handbook.
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Handbook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handbook?
The Irish for handbook is lámhleabhar (pronounced “LAWV-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lámhleabhair.
How do you pronounce lámhleabhar in Irish?
Lámhleabhar is said like “LAWV-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːwˌl̠ʲəuɾˠ/).
What is the plural of handbook in Irish?
The plural of lámhleabhar is lámhleabhair; with the article, na lámhleabhair means “the handbooks”. The genitive plural is lámhleabhar, as in údair na lámhleabhar (the authors of the handbooks).
What is the difference between lámhleabhar and treoirleabhar?
Lámhleabhar is a handbook or manual of practical information, while treoirleabhar usually means a guidebook, for example for tourists. They overlap in many contexts.
