HeyRuaHow to say “discussion paper” in Irish
- Irish:
- plépháipéar
- English:
- discussion paper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAY-faw-payr” /ˈpʲlʲeːˌfˠaːpʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- plépháipéir (discussion papers)
- Genitive singular:
- plépháipéir, an phlépháipéir (e.g. údar an phlépháipéir, the author of the discussion paper)
- Genitive plural:
- plépháipéar, na bplépháipéar (e.g. sraith na bplépháipéar, the series of the discussion papers)
What does “plépháipéar” mean?
- discussion paper
- A document written to set out ideas or proposals so that people can discuss them, often by a government or organisation.Also: consultation paper, green paper, position paper.
“Plépháipéar” with the article
The plural of discussion paper in Irish is plépháipéir. Here is plépháipéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plépháipéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plépháipéar, the Irish word for discussion paper.
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Discussion paper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discussion paper?
The Irish for discussion paper is plépháipéar (pronounced “PLAY-faw-payr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plépháipéir.
How do you pronounce plépháipéar in Irish?
Plépháipéar is said like “PLAY-faw-payr” (IPA /ˈpʲlʲeːˌfˠaːpʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of discussion paper in Irish?
The plural of plépháipéar is plépháipéir; with the article, na plépháipéir means “the discussion papers”. The genitive plural is plépháipéar, as in sraith na bplépháipéar (the series of the discussion papers).
Why does plépháipéar change to phlépháipéar or bplépháipéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plépháipéar becomes mo phlépháipéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplépháipéar (eclipsis).
How is plépháipéar formed?
It combines plé (discussion) with páipéar (paper), and páipéar is lenited after the prefix, giving plépháipéar.
Is a plépháipéar the same as a tuarascáil?
No: a plépháipéar sets out ideas for debate, while a tuarascáil is a report giving findings or conclusions.
