Liberal in Irish (Liobrálaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for liberal?

The Irish for liberal is liobrálaí (pronounced “LIB-raw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liobrálaithe. Depending on context it can also mean liberal (party member).

Q: What is the plural of liberal in Irish?

The plural of liobrálaí is liobrálaithe; with the article, na liobrálaithe means “the liberals”. The genitive plural is liobrálaithe, as in páirtí na liobrálaithe (the liberals' party).

Q: Does liobrálaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Liobrálaí can mean liberal or liberal (party member), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “liberal” in Irish

Irish:: liobrálaí
English:: liberal, liberal (party member)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “LIB-raw-lee” /ˈlʲɪbˠɾˠaːlˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: liobrálaithe (liberals)
Genitive singular:: liobrálaí, an liobrálaí (e.g. tuairimí an liobrálaí, the liberal's opinions)
Genitive plural:: liobrálaithe, na liobrálaithe (e.g. páirtí na liobrálaithe, the liberals' party)

What does “liobrálaí” mean?

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

liberal: A person who holds liberal views, especially in politics.Also: liberal person, progressive.

1 other meaning: liberal (party member)

2liberal (party member): A member or supporter of a Liberal political party.Also: liberal, liberal party member, whig.

Other Irish words for liberal: liobrálach (liberal)

“Liobrálaí” with the article

The plural of liberal in Irish is liobrálaithe. Here is liobrálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an liobrálaí

the liberal

No change after an

na liobrálaithe

the liberals

Plural: no change after na

“Liobrálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using liobrálaí, the Irish word for liberal.

Is liobrálaí é m'uncail i gcónaí.

My uncle has always been a liberal.

Labhair an liobrálaí go láidir sa díospóireacht.

The liberal spoke strongly in the debate.

Bhuaigh na liobrálaithe an toghchán anuraidh.

The liberals won the election last year.

Níor aontaigh mé le tuairim an liobrálaí.

I didn't agree with the liberal's view.

Tá a lán liobrálaithe sa chathair seo.

There are a lot of liberals in this city.

Ní liobrálaí ar chor ar bith é.

He is not a liberal at all.

Thug sé tacaíocht do pholasaithe na liobrálaithe.

He supported the liberals' policies.

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Liberal in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for liberal?

The Irish for liberal is liobrálaí (pronounced “LIB-raw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liobrálaithe. Depending on context it can also mean liberal (party member).

How do you pronounce liobrálaí in Irish?

Liobrálaí is said like “LIB-raw-lee” (IPA /ˈlʲɪbˠɾˠaːlˠiː/).

What is the plural of liberal in Irish?

The plural of liobrálaí is liobrálaithe; with the article, na liobrálaithe means “the liberals”. The genitive plural is liobrálaithe, as in páirtí na liobrálaithe (the liberals' party).

Does liobrálaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Liobrálaí can mean liberal or liberal (party member), depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the adjective 'liberal' in Irish?

The adjective is 'liobrálach', as in 'tuairimí liobrálacha' (liberal views); 'liobrálaí' is the noun for a person.

What is the word for liberalism?

Liberalism is 'liobrálachas'.

Liberal in Irish (Liobrálaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage