HeyRuaHow to say “paragraph” in Irish
- Irish:
- paragraf
- English:
- paragraph, paragraph (legal)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-uh-graf” /ˈpˠaɾˠəɡɾˠaf/
- Plural:
- paragraif (paragraphs)
- Genitive singular:
- paragraif, an pharagraif (e.g. tús an pharagraif, the beginning of the paragraph)
- Genitive plural:
- paragraf, na bparagraf (e.g. líon na bparagraf, the number of paragraphs)
What does “paragraf” mean?
“Paragraf” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- paragraph
- A section of a piece of writing that begins on a new line and deals with one point.Also: section of text, passage.
1 other meaning: paragraph (legal)
- 2paragraph (legal)
- A numbered subdivision of a legal document or act.Also: paragraph, clause, subsection.
“Paragraf” with the article
The plural of paragraph in Irish is paragraif. Here is paragraf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paragraf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paragraf, the Irish word for paragraph.
Other nouns in Irish
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Paragraph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paragraph?
The Irish for paragraph is paragraf (pronounced “PAR-uh-graf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paragraif. Depending on context it can also mean paragraph (legal).
How do you pronounce paragraf in Irish?
Paragraf is said like “PAR-uh-graf” (IPA /ˈpˠaɾˠəɡɾˠaf/).
What is the plural of paragraph in Irish?
The plural of paragraf is paragraif; with the article, na paragraif means “the paragraphs”. The genitive plural is paragraf, as in líon na bparagraf (the number of paragraphs).
Does paragraf have more than one meaning?
Yes. Paragraf can mean paragraph or paragraph (legal), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does paragraf change to pharagraf or bparagraf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paragraf becomes mo pharagraf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparagraf (eclipsis).
Is 'alt' the same as 'paragraf'?
'Alt' usually means an article in a newspaper or a section of a law, while 'paragraf' is the usual word for a paragraph of text, though 'alt' is sometimes also used for paragraph.
