HeyRuaHow to say “main character” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhphearsa
- English:
- main character, principal person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-far-suh” /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌfˠaɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- príomhphearsana (main characters)
- Genitive singular:
- príomhphearsan, na príomhphearsan (e.g. ainm na príomhphearsan, the name of the main character)
- Genitive plural:
- príomhphearsana, na bpríomhphearsana (e.g. saol na bpríomhphearsana, the lives of the main characters)
What does “príomhphearsa” mean?
“Príomhphearsa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- main character
- The principal character in a story, play or film.Also: protagonist, leading character, principal character, hero.
1 other meaning: principal person
- 2principal person
- The most important person involved in an event or affair.Also: key figure, leading figure.
Other Irish words for main character: príomhcharachtar (main character)
“Príomhphearsa” with the article
The plural of main character in Irish is príomhphearsana. Here is príomhphearsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príomhphearsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhphearsa, the Irish word for main character.
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Main character in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for main character?
The Irish for main character is príomhphearsa (pronounced “PREEV-far-suh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is príomhphearsana. Depending on context it can also mean principal person.
How do you pronounce príomhphearsa in Irish?
Príomhphearsa is said like “PREEV-far-suh” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌfˠaɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of main character in Irish?
The plural of príomhphearsa is príomhphearsana; with the article, na príomhphearsana means “the main characters”. The genitive plural is príomhphearsana, as in saol na bpríomhphearsana (the lives of the main characters).
Does príomhphearsa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Príomhphearsa can mean main character or principal person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does príomhphearsa change to phríomhphearsa or bpríomhphearsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhphearsa becomes mo phríomhphearsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhphearsa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'príomhphearsa' and 'pearsa'?
'Pearsa' means a person or a character in general, while 'príomhphearsa' adds 'príomh-' (chief) to mean the main character or protagonist.
