HeyRuaHow to say “journalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- iriseoireacht
- English:
- journalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-ish-oh-ir-ukht” /ˈɪɾʲɪʃoːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iriseoireachta, na hiriseoireachta (e.g. cúrsa iriseoireachta, a journalism course)
What does “iriseoireacht” mean?
- journalism
- The work or profession of collecting, writing and publishing news for newspapers, radio, television or online media.Also: reporting, news writing, press work.
“Iriseoireacht” with the article
Here is iriseoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an iriseoireacht
the journalism
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Iriseoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iriseoireacht, the Irish word for journalism.
Ba mhaith liom staidéar a dhéanamh ar an iriseoireacht.
I'd like to study journalism.
Tá an iriseoireacht ag athrú go mór.
Journalism is changing a lot.
Rinne mo dheirfiúr cúrsa iriseoireachta i nGaillimh.
My sister did a journalism course in Galway.
Chaith sé fiche bliain san iriseoireacht.
He spent twenty years in journalism.
Bhí sí an-ghníomhach i saol na hiriseoireachta.
She was very active in the world of journalism.
Tá iriseoireacht an tsaoránaigh ag éirí níos coitianta.
Citizen journalism is becoming more common.
Tá suim mhór agam in iriseoireacht spóirt.
I'm very interested in sports journalism.
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Journalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for journalism?
The Irish for journalism is iriseoireacht (pronounced “IR-ish-oh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce iriseoireacht in Irish?
Iriseoireacht is said like “IR-ish-oh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɪɾʲɪʃoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does iriseoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for iriseoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iriseoireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iriseoireacht (the journalism), a hiriseoireacht (her journalism), a n-iriseoireacht (their journalism).
What is the word for a journalist?
A journalist is 'iriseoir', and the profession is 'iriseoireacht'. Both come from 'iris', a magazine or journal.
