Ledger in Irish (Mórleabhar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for ledger?

The Irish for ledger is mórleabhar (pronounced “MOHR-lyow-uhr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórleabhair. Depending on context it can also mean tome.

Q: What is the plural of ledger in Irish?

The plural of mórleabhar is mórleabhair; with the article, na mórleabhair means “the ledgers”. The genitive plural is mórleabhar, as in coimeád na mórleabhar (the keeping of the ledgers).

Q: Does mórleabhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórleabhar can mean ledger or tome, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “ledger” in Irish

Irish:: mórleabhar
English:: ledger, tome
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “MOHR-lyow-uhr” /ˈmˠoːɾˌlʲəuɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: mórleabhair (ledgers)
Genitive singular:: mórleabhair, an mhórleabhair (e.g. leathanach an mhórleabhair, page of the ledger)
Genitive plural:: mórleabhar, na mórleabhar (e.g. coimeád na mórleabhar, the keeping of the ledgers)

What does “mórleabhar” mean?

“Mórleabhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

ledger: A large account book in which a business records all its financial transactions.Also: account book, general ledger.

1 other meaning: tome

2tome: A large, heavy book.Also: big book, large book, volume.

“Mórleabhar” with the article

The plural of ledger in Irish is mórleabhair. Here is mórleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mórleabhar

the ledger

No change after an

na mórleabhair

the ledgers

Plural: no change after na

“Mórleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mórleabhar, the Irish word for ledger.

Tá na cuntais go léir sa mhórleabhar.

All the accounts are in the ledger.

Scríobh an cuntasóir an tsuim i mórleabhar.

The accountant wrote the sum in a ledger.

Ná cuir an mórleabhar ar iarraidh.

Don't lose the ledger.

Bhí botún ar leathanach an mhórleabhair.

There was a mistake on the page of the ledger.

Coinníonn an siopa mórleabhair le blianta fada.

The shop has kept ledgers for many years.

Thug sé mórleabhar trom leis ón leabharlann.

He brought a heavy tome from the library.

Seiceáil mo mhórleabhar más mian leat.

Check my ledger if you like.

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Ledger in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ledger?

The Irish for ledger is mórleabhar (pronounced “MOHR-lyow-uhr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórleabhair. Depending on context it can also mean tome.

How do you pronounce mórleabhar in Irish?

Mórleabhar is said like “MOHR-lyow-uhr” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌlʲəuɾˠ/).

What is the plural of ledger in Irish?

The plural of mórleabhar is mórleabhair; with the article, na mórleabhair means “the ledgers”. The genitive plural is mórleabhar, as in coimeád na mórleabhar (the keeping of the ledgers).

Does mórleabhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórleabhar can mean ledger or tome, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mórleabhar change to mhórleabhar?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórleabhar. After ár (our) it stays ár mórleabhar, because m does not take eclipsis.

Is 'mórleabhar' just any big book?

It can mean a large book or tome, but in business Irish 'mórleabhar' usually means a ledger; an ordinary book is 'leabhar'.

Ledger in Irish (Mórleabhar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage