HeyRuaHow to say “passbook” in Irish
- Irish:
- pasleabhar
- English:
- passbook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAS-lyow-ur” /ˈpasˌlʲəuɾ/
- Plural:
- pasleabhair (passbooks)
- Genitive singular:
- pasleabhair, an phasleabhair (e.g. clúdach an phasleabhair, the cover of the passbook)
- Genitive plural:
- pasleabhar, na bpasleabhar (e.g. clúdaigh na bpasleabhar, the covers of the passbooks)
What does “pasleabhar” mean?
- passbook
- A small book issued by a bank, post office or credit union in which deposits and withdrawals on an account are recorded.Also: bankbook, savings book, account book.
“Pasleabhar” with the article
The plural of passbook in Irish is pasleabhair. Here is pasleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pasleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pasleabhar, the Irish word for passbook.
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Passbook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for passbook?
The Irish for passbook is pasleabhar (pronounced “PAS-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pasleabhair.
How do you pronounce pasleabhar in Irish?
Pasleabhar is said like “PAS-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈpasˌlʲəuɾ/).
What is the plural of passbook in Irish?
The plural of pasleabhar is pasleabhair; with the article, na pasleabhair means “the passbooks”. The genitive plural is pasleabhar, as in clúdaigh na bpasleabhar (the covers of the passbooks).
Why does pasleabhar change to phasleabhar or bpasleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pasleabhar becomes mo phasleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpasleabhar (eclipsis).
Is 'pasleabhar' the same as 'pas' (passport)?
No. 'Pas' is a passport or pass, while 'pasleabhar' is a bank or post office passbook; a passport is also called 'pas' in Irish.
