HeyRuaHow to say “impression” in Irish
- Irish:
- imprisean
- English:
- impression
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-prish-an” /ˈɪmʲpʲɾʲɪʃən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- imprisin (impressions)
- Genitive singular:
- imprisin, an imprisin (e.g. doimhneacht an imprisin, the depth of the impression)
- Genitive plural:
- imprisean, na n-imprisean (e.g. líon na n-imprisean, the number of impressions)
What does “imprisean” mean?
“Imprisean” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- impression
- A mark or print made by pressing something onto a surface, such as a seal or stamp.Also: imprint, print, stamp mark.
1 other meaning:
- 2impression
- An idea or feeling formed in the mind about someone or something.Also: feeling, notion, effect.
“Imprisean” with the article
The plural of impression in Irish is imprisin. Here is imprisean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imprisean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imprisean, the Irish word for impression.
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Impression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for impression?
The Irish for impression is imprisean (pronounced “IM-prish-an”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imprisin.
How do you pronounce imprisean in Irish?
Imprisean is said like “IM-prish-an” (IPA /ˈɪmʲpʲɾʲɪʃən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of impression in Irish?
The plural of imprisean is imprisin; with the article, na himprisin means “the impressions”. The genitive plural is imprisean, as in líon na n-imprisean (the number of impressions).
Why does imprisean sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imprisean (the impression), a himprisean (her impression), a n-imprisean (their impression), na himprisin (the impressions).
Is 'imprisean' the usual word for making a good impression on someone?
It can be used, but speakers often say 'thug sé cuma mhaith air féin' or use 'tuairim'; 'imprisean' is more common for a physical mark or a formal sense of impression.
