HeyRuaHow to say “apprentice” in Irish
- Irish:
- printíseach
- English:
- apprentice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRIN-tee-shukh” /ˈpɾʲɪnʲtʲiːʃəx/
- Plural:
- printísigh (apprentices)
- Genitive singular:
- printísigh, an phrintísigh (e.g. pá an phrintísigh, the apprentice's pay)
- Genitive plural:
- printíseach, na bprintíseach (e.g. oiliúint na bprintíseach, the training of the apprentices)
What does “printíseach” mean?
- apprentice
- A person who is learning a trade or craft by working for a skilled master for a set period.Also: trainee, learner, apprenticeship trainee.
“Printíseach” with the article
The plural of apprentice in Irish is printísigh. Here is printíseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Printíseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using printíseach, the Irish word for apprentice.
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Apprentice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apprentice?
The Irish for apprentice is printíseach (pronounced “PRIN-tee-shukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is printísigh.
How do you pronounce printíseach in Irish?
Printíseach is said like “PRIN-tee-shukh” (IPA /ˈpɾʲɪnʲtʲiːʃəx/).
What is the plural of apprentice in Irish?
The plural of printíseach is printísigh; with the article, na printísigh means “the apprentices”. The genitive plural is printíseach, as in oiliúint na bprintíseach (the training of the apprentices).
Why does printíseach change to phrintíseach or bprintíseach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) printíseach becomes mo phrintíseach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprintíseach (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'apprenticeship'?
An apprenticeship is 'printíseacht', for example 'printíseacht a dhéanamh' means to serve an apprenticeship.
How do I say 'I am an apprentice'?
Say 'Is printíseach mé' or 'Táim i mo phrintíseach'.
