HeyRuaHow to say “impressionism” in Irish
- Irish:
- impriseanachas
- English:
- impressionism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-prish-uh-nuh-khuss” /ˈimʲpʲɾʲiʃənˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- impriseanachais, an impriseanachais (e.g. stair an impriseanachais, the history of impressionism)
What does “impriseanachas” mean?
- impressionism
- A style of painting, music or writing, begun in France in the late nineteenth century, that tries to capture an impression of light, mood or a passing moment rather than exact detail.Also: impressionist movement, impressionist style.
“Impriseanachas” with the article
Here is impriseanachas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-impriseanachas
the impressionism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Impriseanachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using impriseanachas, the Irish word for impressionism.
Thosaigh an t-impriseanachas sa Fhrainc.
Impressionism began in France.
Is breá liom impriseanachas thar aon stíl eile.
I love impressionism more than any other style.
Bhí Monet ar dhuine de cheannródaithe an impriseanachais.
Monet was one of the pioneers of impressionism.
Táimid ag foghlaim faoin impriseanachas ar scoil.
We are learning about impressionism at school.
Tá tionchar an impriseanachais le feiceáil ina saothar.
The influence of impressionism can be seen in her work.
Bhí suim mhór aige san impriseanachas.
He had a great interest in impressionism.
Bhí taispeántas ar an impriseanachas sa ghailearaí.
There was an exhibition on impressionism in the gallery.
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Impressionism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for impressionism?
The Irish for impressionism is impriseanachas (pronounced “IM-prish-uh-nuh-khuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce impriseanachas in Irish?
Impriseanachas is said like “IM-prish-uh-nuh-khuss” (IPA /ˈimʲpʲɾʲiʃənˠəxəsˠ/).
Does impriseanachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for impriseanachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does impriseanachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-impriseanachas (the impressionism), a himpriseanachas (her impressionism), a n-impriseanachas (their impressionism).
What is an impressionist painter called in Irish?
An impressionist is 'impriseanaí', and the movement itself is 'an t-impriseanachas'.
