HeyRuaHow to say “textbook” in Irish
- Irish:
- téacsleabhar
- English:
- textbook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYKS-lyow-ur” /ˈtʲeːksˌlʲaurˠ/
- Plural:
- téacsleabhair (textbooks)
- Genitive singular:
- téacsleabhair, an téacsleabhair (e.g. clúdach an téacsleabhair, the cover of the textbook)
- Genitive plural:
- téacsleabhar, na dtéacsleabhar (e.g. praghas na dtéacsleabhar, the price of the textbooks)
What does “téacsleabhar” mean?
- textbook
- A book used for studying a subject, especially in school or college.Also: schoolbook, course book, manual.
“Téacsleabhar” with the article
The plural of textbook in Irish is téacsleabhair. Here is téacsleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téacsleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téacsleabhar, the Irish word for textbook.
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Textbook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for textbook?
The Irish for textbook is téacsleabhar (pronounced “TAYKS-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téacsleabhair.
How do you pronounce téacsleabhar in Irish?
Téacsleabhar is said like “TAYKS-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈtʲeːksˌlʲaurˠ/).
What is the plural of textbook in Irish?
The plural of téacsleabhar is téacsleabhair; with the article, na téacsleabhair means “the textbooks”. The genitive plural is téacsleabhar, as in praghas na dtéacsleabhar (the price of the textbooks).
Why does téacsleabhar change to théacsleabhar or dtéacsleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téacsleabhar becomes mo théacsleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéacsleabhar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between téacsleabhar and cóipleabhar?
A téacsleabhar is a printed textbook you study from, while a cóipleabhar is a copybook or exercise book you write in.
