HeyRuaHow to say “imprint” in Irish
- Irish:
- inphrionta
- English:
- imprint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-frin-tuh” /ˈɪnʲˌfʲɾʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- inphriontaí (imprints)
- Genitive singular:
- inphrionta, an inphrionta (e.g. ainm an inphrionta, the name of the imprint)
- Genitive plural:
- inphriontaí, na n-inphriontaí (e.g. liosta na n-inphriontaí, the list of imprints)
What does “inphrionta” mean?
- imprint
- The name of a publisher or a publishing brand printed on a book, often on the title page; also a printed mark or impression.Also: publisher's imprint, printer's imprint, impression.
“Inphrionta” with the article
The plural of imprint in Irish is inphriontaí. Here is inphrionta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inphrionta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inphrionta, the Irish word for imprint.
Other nouns in Irish
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Imprint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for imprint?
The Irish for imprint is inphrionta (pronounced “IN-frin-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inphriontaí.
How do you pronounce inphrionta in Irish?
Inphrionta is said like “IN-frin-tuh” (IPA /ˈɪnʲˌfʲɾʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of imprint in Irish?
The plural of inphrionta is inphriontaí; with the article, na hinphriontaí means “the imprints”. The genitive plural is inphriontaí, as in liosta na n-inphriontaí (the list of imprints).
Why does inphrionta sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inphrionta (the imprint), a hinphrionta (her imprint), a n-inphrionta (their imprint), na hinphriontaí (the imprints).
Is 'inphrionta' the same as 'foilsitheoir'?
No, 'foilsitheoir' is the publisher itself, while 'inphrionta' is the imprint or brand name under which a publisher issues books.
