HeyRuaHow to say “handout” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáileán
- English:
- handout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-il-awn” /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dáileáin (handouts)
- Genitive singular:
- dáileáin, an dáileáin (e.g. barr an dáileáin, top of the handout)
- Genitive plural:
- dáileán, na ndáileán (e.g. cóipeanna na ndáileán, the copies of the handouts)
What does “dáileán” mean?
- handout
- A sheet of printed information given out to people, for example at a class or meeting.Also: leaflet, flyer, printed sheet.
Other Irish words for handout: bileog (leaflet), bileoigín (leaflet)
“Dáileán” with the article
The plural of handout in Irish is dáileáin. Here is dáileán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dáileán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáileán, the Irish word for handout.
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Handout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handout?
The Irish for handout is dáileán (pronounced “DAW-il-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dáileáin.
How do you pronounce dáileán in Irish?
Dáileán is said like “DAW-il-awn” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of handout in Irish?
The plural of dáileán is dáileáin; with the article, na dáileáin means “the handouts”. The genitive plural is dáileán, as in cóipeanna na ndáileán (the copies of the handouts).
Why does dáileán change to dháileán or ndáileán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáileán becomes mo dháileán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáileán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dáileán' and 'bileog'?
A 'dáileán' is specifically something handed out, such as class notes, while 'bileog' is a general word for a leaflet or sheet of paper.
