HeyRuaHow to say “pamphlet” in Irish
- Irish:
- paimfléad
- English:
- pamphlet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAM-flayd” /ˈpamʲfʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- paimfléid (pamphlets)
- Genitive singular:
- paimfléid, an phaimfléid (e.g. clúdach an phaimfléid, the cover of the pamphlet)
- Genitive plural:
- paimfléad, na bpaimfléad (e.g. dáileadh na bpaimfléad, the distribution of the pamphlets)
What does “paimfléad” mean?
- pamphlet
- A small booklet or leaflet with information or argument on a subject.Also: booklet, leaflet, brochure.
Other Irish words for pamphlet: leabhrán (booklet), duilleachán (leaflet), duilleoigín (leaflet)
“Paimfléad” with the article
The plural of pamphlet in Irish is paimfléid. Here is paimfléad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paimfléad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paimfléad, the Irish word for pamphlet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pamphlet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pamphlet?
The Irish for pamphlet is paimfléad (pronounced “PAM-flayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paimfléid.
How do you pronounce paimfléad in Irish?
Paimfléad is said like “PAM-flayd” (IPA /ˈpamʲfʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pamphlet in Irish?
The plural of paimfléad is paimfléid; with the article, na paimfléid means “the pamphlets”. The genitive plural is paimfléad, as in dáileadh na bpaimfléad (the distribution of the pamphlets).
Why does paimfléad change to phaimfléad or bpaimfléad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paimfléad becomes mo phaimfléad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaimfléad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between paimfléad and bileog?
A bileog is a single sheet or leaflet, while a paimfléad is usually a small booklet of several pages. In practice both are used for handouts.
