HeyRuaHow to say “block printing” in Irish
- Irish:
- blocphriontáil
- English:
- block printing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLUK-frin-taal” /ˈbɫɔkˌfʲɾʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- blocphriontála, na blocphriontála (e.g. teicníc na blocphriontála, the technique of block printing)
What does “blocphriontáil” mean?
- block printing
- A method of printing in which a design is cut into a wooden or other block, inked and pressed onto paper or cloth.Also: block print, woodblock printing, printing with blocks.
“Blocphriontáil” with the article
Here is blocphriontáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Blocphriontáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blocphriontáil, the Irish word for block printing.
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Block printing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for block printing?
The Irish for block printing is blocphriontáil (pronounced “BLUK-frin-taal”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce blocphriontáil in Irish?
Blocphriontáil is said like “BLUK-frin-taal” (IPA /ˈbɫɔkˌfʲɾʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does blocphriontáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for blocphriontáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does blocphriontáil change to bhlocphriontáil or mblocphriontáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blocphriontáil becomes mo bhlocphriontáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblocphriontáil (eclipsis).
How is 'blocphriontáil' different from 'priontáil'?
'Priontáil' is printing in general, while 'blocphriontáil' is specifically printing from carved blocks. In compounds like this, 'bloc' lenites the following word, giving 'phriontáil'.
