HeyRuaHow to say “jigsaw” in Irish
- Irish:
- preabshábh
- English:
- jigsaw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAB-haw” /ˈpʲrʲabˠhɑːw/
- Plural:
- preabshábha (jigsaws)
- Genitive singular:
- preabsháibh, an phreabsháibh (e.g. lann an phreabsháibh, the blade of the jigsaw)
- Genitive plural:
- preabshábh, na bpreabshábh (e.g. lanna na bpreabshábh, the blades of the jigsaws)
What does “preabshábh” mean?
- jigsaw
- A saw with a narrow blade that moves up and down quickly, used for cutting curves and shapes in wood or other material.Also: jig saw, scroll saw, fretsaw.
Other Irish words for jigsaw: puzal (puzzle)
“Preabshábh” with the article
The plural of jigsaw in Irish is preabshábha. Here is preabshábh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preabshábh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preabshábh, the Irish word for jigsaw.
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Jigsaw in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jigsaw?
The Irish for jigsaw is preabshábh (pronounced “PRAB-haw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is preabshábha.
How do you pronounce preabshábh in Irish?
Preabshábh is said like “PRAB-haw” (IPA /ˈpʲrʲabˠhɑːw/).
What is the plural of jigsaw in Irish?
The plural of preabshábh is preabshábha; with the article, na preabshábha means “the jigsaws”. The genitive plural is preabshábh, as in lanna na bpreabshábh (the blades of the jigsaws).
Why does preabshábh change to phreabshábh or bpreabshábh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preabshábh becomes mo phreabshábh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreabshábh (eclipsis).
Is 'preabshábh' the word for a jigsaw puzzle?
No, 'preabshábh' is only the saw. A jigsaw puzzle is 'míreanna mearaí'.
