HeyRuaHow to say “magazine” in Irish
- Irish:
- irisleabhar
- English:
- magazine, journal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-ish-lyow-ur” /ˈɪɾʲɪʃˌlʲəuəɾ/
- Plural:
- irisleabhair (magazines)
- Genitive singular:
- irisleabhair, an irisleabhair (e.g. eagarthóir an irisleabhair, the editor of the magazine)
- Genitive plural:
- irisleabhar, na n-irisleabhar (e.g. díolachán na n-irisleabhar, the sales of the magazines)
What does “irisleabhar” mean?
“Irisleabhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- magazine
- A periodical publication with articles, often illustrated, published weekly or monthly.Also: periodical, journal.
“Irisleabhar” with the article
The plural of magazine in Irish is irisleabhair. Here is irisleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Irisleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using irisleabhar, the Irish word for magazine.
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Magazine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magazine?
The Irish for magazine is irisleabhar (pronounced “IR-ish-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is irisleabhair. Depending on context it can also mean journal.
How do you pronounce irisleabhar in Irish?
Irisleabhar is said like “IR-ish-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈɪɾʲɪʃˌlʲəuəɾ/).
What is the plural of magazine in Irish?
The plural of irisleabhar is irisleabhair; with the article, na hirisleabhair means “the magazines”. The genitive plural is irisleabhar, as in díolachán na n-irisleabhar (the sales of the magazines).
Does irisleabhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Irisleabhar can mean magazine or journal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does irisleabhar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-irisleabhar (the magazine), a hirisleabhar (her magazine), a n-irisleabhar (their magazine), na hirisleabhair (the magazines).
What is the difference between 'irisleabhar' and 'iris'?
Both mean magazine or journal; 'iris' is the shorter and now more common word, while 'irisleabhar' is somewhat more formal.
