HeyRuaHow to say “main subject” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhábhar
- English:
- main subject, major, main material
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-aw-wur” /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌaːwəɾ/
- Plural:
- príomhábhair (main subjects)
- Genitive singular:
- príomhábhair, an phríomhábhair (e.g. tábhacht an phríomhábhair, the importance of the main subject)
- Genitive plural:
- príomhábhar, na bpríomhábhar (e.g. teagasc na bpríomhábhar, the teaching of the main subjects)
What does “príomhábhar” mean?
“Príomhábhar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- main subject
- The most important topic or theme of something, such as a talk, book or meeting.Also: main topic, principal theme, main theme.
2 other meanings: major or main material
- 2major
- The main subject a student specialises in at college or university.Also: main subject of study, principal subject.
- 3main material
- The chief material or ingredient something is made from.Also: principal material, main ingredient.
“Príomhábhar” with the article
The plural of main subject in Irish is príomhábhair. Here is príomhábhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príomhábhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhábhar, the Irish word for main subject.
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Main subject in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for main subject?
The Irish for main subject is príomhábhar (pronounced “PREEV-aw-wur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is príomhábhair. Depending on context it can also mean major or main material.
How do you pronounce príomhábhar in Irish?
Príomhábhar is said like “PREEV-aw-wur” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌaːwəɾ/).
What is the plural of main subject in Irish?
The plural of príomhábhar is príomhábhair; with the article, na príomhábhair means “the main subjects”. The genitive plural is príomhábhar, as in teagasc na bpríomhábhar (the teaching of the main subjects).
Does príomhábhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Príomhábhar can mean main subject, major or main material, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does príomhábhar change to phríomhábhar or bpríomhábhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhábhar becomes mo phríomhábhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhábhar (eclipsis).
How is 'príomhábhar' formed?
It combines the prefix 'príomh-' (main, chief) with 'ábhar' (subject, material), so it follows the declension of 'ábhar'.
