Discussion paper in Irish (Plécháipéis): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for discussion paper?

The Irish for discussion paper is plécháipéis (pronounced “PLAY-khaw-paysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plécháipéisí.

Q: What is the plural of discussion paper in Irish?

The plural of plécháipéis is plécháipéisí; with the article, na plécháipéisí means “the discussion papers”. The genitive plural is plécháipéisí, as in foilsiú na bplécháipéisí (the publication of the discussion papers).

How to say “discussion paper” in Irish

Irish:: plécháipéis
English:: discussion paper
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “PLAY-khaw-paysh” /ˈpʲlʲeːˌxaːpʲeːʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: plécháipéisí (discussion papers)
Genitive singular:: plécháipéise, na plécháipéise (e.g. foilsiú na plécháipéise, publication of the discussion paper)
Genitive plural:: plécháipéisí, na bplécháipéisí (e.g. foilsiú na bplécháipéisí, the publication of the discussion papers)

What does “plécháipéis” mean?

discussion paper: A document setting out ideas or proposals so that people can discuss them before a decision is made.Also: discussion document, consultation paper, green paper.

“Plécháipéis” with the article

The plural of discussion paper in Irish is plécháipéisí. Here is plécháipéis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phlécháipéis

the discussion paper

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na plécháipéisí

the discussion papers

Plural: no change after na

“Plécháipéis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using plécháipéis, the Irish word for discussion paper.

D'fhoilsigh an Roinn plécháipéis inné.

The Department published a discussion paper yesterday.

Léigh mé an phlécháipéis aréir.

I read the discussion paper last night.

Tá moltaí suimiúla sa phlécháipéis seo.

There are interesting proposals in this discussion paper.

Cuireadh aighneachtaí isteach mar fhreagra ar an bplécháipéis.

Submissions were sent in in response to the discussion paper.

Scríobh an coiste dhá phlécháipéis ar an ábhar.

The committee wrote two discussion papers on the subject.

Pléadh príomhphointí na plécháipéise ag an gcruinniú.

The main points of the discussion paper were discussed at the meeting.

Seo í mo phlécháipéis don chomhdháil.

This is my discussion paper for the conference.

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Discussion paper in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for discussion paper?

The Irish for discussion paper is plécháipéis (pronounced “PLAY-khaw-paysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plécháipéisí.

How do you pronounce plécháipéis in Irish?

Plécháipéis is said like “PLAY-khaw-paysh” (IPA /ˈpʲlʲeːˌxaːpʲeːʃ/).

What is the plural of discussion paper in Irish?

The plural of plécháipéis is plécháipéisí; with the article, na plécháipéisí means “the discussion papers”. The genitive plural is plécháipéisí, as in foilsiú na bplécháipéisí (the publication of the discussion papers).

Why does plécháipéis change to phlécháipéis or bplécháipéis?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plécháipéis becomes mo phlécháipéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplécháipéis (eclipsis).

How is 'plécháipéis' formed?

It combines 'plé' (discussion) with 'cáipéis' (document), and the c is lenited in the compound, giving 'plécháipéis'.

Discussion paper in Irish (Plécháipéis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage