HeyRuaHow to say “leading article” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhalt
- English:
- leading article
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-alt” /ˈpɾʲiːvˌal̪ˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- príomhailt (leading articles)
- Genitive singular:
- príomhailt, an phríomhailt (e.g. údar an phríomhailt, the author of the leading article)
- Genitive plural:
- príomhalt, na bpríomhalt (e.g. bailiúchán na bpríomhalt, the collection of editorials)
What does “príomhalt” mean?
- leading article
- The main opinion article in a newspaper, written by the editor or on behalf of the paper.Also: editorial, leader, lead article.
“Príomhalt” with the article
The plural of leading article in Irish is príomhailt. Here is príomhalt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príomhalt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhalt, the Irish word for leading article.
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Leading article in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leading article?
The Irish for leading article is príomhalt (pronounced “PREEV-alt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is príomhailt.
How do you pronounce príomhalt in Irish?
Príomhalt is said like “PREEV-alt” (IPA /ˈpɾʲiːvˌal̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of leading article in Irish?
The plural of príomhalt is príomhailt; with the article, na príomhailt means “the leading articles”. The genitive plural is príomhalt, as in bailiúchán na bpríomhalt (the collection of editorials).
Why does príomhalt change to phríomhalt or bpríomhalt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhalt becomes mo phríomhalt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhalt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'príomhalt' and 'eagarfhocal'?
Both can mean an editorial; 'príomhalt' is literally the leading article of a paper, while 'eagarfhocal' is the editorial comment written by the editor. In practice they overlap heavily.
