HeyRuaHow to say “leaflet” in Irish
- Irish:
- duilleachán
- English:
- leaflet, leaflet (botany)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DIL-yuh-khawn” /ˈdˠɪlʲəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- duilleacháin (leaflets)
- Genitive singular:
- duilleacháin, an duilleacháin (e.g. clúdach an duilleacháin, the cover of the leaflet)
- Genitive plural:
- duilleachán, na nduilleachán (e.g. dáileadh na nduilleachán, the distribution of the leaflets)
What does “duilleachán” mean?
“Duilleachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- leaflet
- A small printed sheet of paper, often folded, giving information or advertising something.Also: pamphlet, flyer, handout, brochure.
1 other meaning: leaflet (botany)
- 2leaflet (botany)
- A small leaf or one division of a compound leaf on a plant.Also: leaflet, small leaf.
Other Irish words for leaflet: bileog (leaflet), bileoigín (leaflet), duilleoigín (leaflet)
“Duilleachán” with the article
The plural of leaflet in Irish is duilleacháin. Here is duilleachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duilleachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duilleachán, the Irish word for leaflet.
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Leaflet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leaflet?
The Irish for leaflet is duilleachán (pronounced “DIL-yuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duilleacháin. Depending on context it can also mean leaflet (botany).
How do you pronounce duilleachán in Irish?
Duilleachán is said like “DIL-yuh-khawn” (IPA /ˈdˠɪlʲəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of leaflet in Irish?
The plural of duilleachán is duilleacháin; with the article, na duilleacháin means “the leaflets”. The genitive plural is duilleachán, as in dáileadh na nduilleachán (the distribution of the leaflets).
Does duilleachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Duilleachán can mean leaflet or leaflet (botany), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does duilleachán change to dhuilleachán or nduilleachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duilleachán becomes mo dhuilleachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduilleachán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'duilleachán' and 'bileog'?
Both can mean a leaflet; 'bileog' is also a single sheet of paper or a handout, while 'duilleachán' usually means a printed folded leaflet.
