HeyRuaHow to say “head office” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhoifig
- English:
- head office, general post office
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREE-uv-if-ig” /ˈpɾʲiːvˌɛfʲɪgʲ/
- Plural:
- príomhoifigí (head offices)
- Genitive singular:
- príomhoifige, na príomhoifige (e.g. seoladh na príomhoifige, the address of the head office)
- Genitive plural:
- príomhoifigí, na bpríomhoifigí (e.g. foirne na bpríomhoifigí, the staffs of the head offices)
What does “príomhoifig” mean?
“Príomhoifig” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- head office
- The main office of an organisation or company, from which it is run.Also: headquarters, main office, hq.
1 other meaning: general post office
- 2general post office
- The main post office of a city, as in Ard-Oifig an Phoist, though príomhoifig is used generally for a chief office.Also: main office, chief office.
Other Irish words for head office: ceanncheathrú (headquarters), ceannáras (headquarters), ceannoifig (head office)
“Príomhoifig” with the article
The plural of head office in Irish is príomhoifigí. Here is príomhoifig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príomhoifig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhoifig, the Irish word for head office.
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Head office in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for head office?
The Irish for head office is príomhoifig (pronounced “PREE-uv-if-ig”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is príomhoifigí. Depending on context it can also mean general post office.
How do you pronounce príomhoifig in Irish?
Príomhoifig is said like “PREE-uv-if-ig” (IPA /ˈpɾʲiːvˌɛfʲɪgʲ/).
What is the plural of head office in Irish?
The plural of príomhoifig is príomhoifigí; with the article, na príomhoifigí means “the head offices”. The genitive plural is príomhoifigí, as in foirne na bpríomhoifigí (the staffs of the head offices).
Does príomhoifig have more than one meaning?
Yes. Príomhoifig can mean head office or general post office, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does príomhoifig change to phríomhoifig or bpríomhoifig?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhoifig becomes mo phríomhoifig (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhoifig (eclipsis).
What is the difference between príomhoifig and ceanncheathrú?
Príomhoifig is the head office of a business or organisation, while ceanncheathrú is headquarters, especially military or police headquarters.
