Libel in Irish (Leabhal): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for libel?

The Irish for libel is leabhal (pronounced “lyowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leabhail.

Q: What is the plural of libel in Irish?

The plural of leabhal is leabhail; with the article, na leabhail means “the libels”. The genitive plural is leabhal, as in líon na leabhal (the number of libels).

How to say “libel” in Irish

Irish:: leabhal
English:: libel
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “lyowl” /lʲaul̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: leabhail (libels)
Genitive singular:: leabhail, an leabhail (e.g. cás leabhail, a libel case)
Genitive plural:: leabhal, na leabhal (e.g. líon na leabhal, the number of libels)

What does “leabhal” mean?

libel: A false written or published statement that damages a person's reputation.Also: defamation, written defamation.

“Leabhal” with the article

The plural of libel in Irish is leabhail. Here is leabhal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an leabhal

the libel

No change after an

na leabhail

the libels

Plural: no change after na

“Leabhal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leabhal, the Irish word for libel.

Is leabhal é sin, dar leis an dlíodóir.

That is libel, according to the lawyer.

Chuir sé cás leabhail i gcoinne an nuachtáin.

He brought a libel case against the newspaper.

Bhí an leabhal sin le léamh ar an gcéad leathanach.

That libel was printed on the front page.

Ní raibh aon leabhal san alt, dar leis an eagarthóir.

There was no libel in the article, the editor said.

Foilsíodh roinnt leabhal faoin bpolaiteoir le blianta beaga.

Several libels about the politician were published in recent years.

Bhuaigh sí damáistí mar gheall ar an leabhal.

She won damages because of the libel.

Tá dlí an leabhail casta go leor.

The law of libel is quite complicated.

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Libel in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for libel?

The Irish for libel is leabhal (pronounced “lyowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leabhail.

How do you pronounce leabhal in Irish?

Leabhal is said like “lyowl” (IPA /lʲaul̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of libel in Irish?

The plural of leabhal is leabhail; with the article, na leabhail means “the libels”. The genitive plural is leabhal, as in líon na leabhal (the number of libels).

What is the difference between 'leabhal' and 'clúmhilleadh'?

'Leabhal' is specifically written or published defamation (libel), while 'clúmhilleadh' is the general term for defamation, including spoken slander.

Is 'leabhal' related to 'leabhar' (book)?

No, 'leabhal' (libel) and 'leabhar' (book) look similar but are separate words; do not confuse them.

Libel in Irish (Leabhal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage