HeyRuaHow to say “main thing” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhrud
- English:
- main thing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-rud” /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌɾˠʊd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- príomhrudaí
- Genitive singular:
- príomhruda, an phríomhruda (e.g. tábhacht an phríomhruda, the importance of the main thing)
- Genitive plural:
- príomhrudaí, na bpríomhrudaí (e.g. liosta na bpríomhrudaí, the list of the main things)
What does “príomhrud” mean?
- main thing
- The most important thing or point in a matter.Also: most important thing, principal thing, priority, key point.
“Príomhrud” with the article
The plural of main thing in Irish is príomhrudaí. Here is príomhrud after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príomhrud” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhrud, the Irish word for main thing.
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Main thing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for main thing?
The Irish for main thing is príomhrud (pronounced “PREEV-rud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is príomhrudaí.
How do you pronounce príomhrud in Irish?
Príomhrud is said like “PREEV-rud” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌɾˠʊd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of main thing in Irish?
The plural of príomhrud is príomhrudaí; with the article, it is na príomhrudaí. The genitive plural is príomhrudaí, as in liosta na bpríomhrudaí (the list of the main things).
Why does príomhrud change to phríomhrud or bpríomhrud?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhrud becomes mo phríomhrud (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhrud (eclipsis).
How do I say 'the main thing is...' in Irish?
Say 'Is é an príomhrud ná...' or simply 'An príomhrud ná go...', for example 'An príomhrud ná go bhfuil tú sásta.'
