leabharlann
[ˈl̠ʲəuɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ]feminine
The English word library is leabharlann in Irish.
leabharlann refers to an institution that holds books and other materials.
Meaning: institution which holds books, etc. (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
leabharlann is a feminine noun. In the nominative case, it takes the article an to form an leabharlann (the library). When used with the preposition sa (in the), the word leabharlann remains in its base form, as seen in sa leabharlann (in the library).
Did you know?
- The word leabhar is a cognate of the Old Irish lebar, which originally meant 'a speech' or 'a story' before it meant a written book.
- In early Irish manuscripts, a 'book' leabhar often referred to a physical roll of parchment or a leaf rather than a bound codex.
- The suffix -lann in leabharlann is a common way in Irish to turn a noun into a place or an institution, similar to how 'ery' works in English words like 'bakery'.
Examples in context
- Tá cosc ar chaint sa leabharlann.Talking in the library is not allowed.This sentence illustrates how to express that talking is not allowed in the leabharlann.Tatoeba #631403 by niq, translation #270676 by brauliobezerra
- An bhfuil leabharlann i gceist agat, le do thoil?Are you looking for a library, please?
- Is breá liom cuairt a thabhairt ar an leabharlann áitiúil.I love visiting the local library.
- An bhfuil an leabharlann ar oscailt?Is the library open?
- Tá leabharlann nua sa chathair.There is a new library in the city.
Example conversation
Niamh and Oisín are discussing where to study.
- NiamhCá bhfuil tú?Where are you?
- OisínTá mé sa leabharlann anois.I am in the library now.
- NiamhAn bhfuil suíochán ann?Is there a seat there?
- OisínTá, teacht anall, a Niamh!Yes, come on over, Niamh!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “library” translations and entries leabharlann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
