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