HeyRuaHow to say “patent” in Irish
- Irish:
- paitinn
- English:
- patent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAT-in” /ˈpatʲɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- paitinní (patents)
- Genitive singular:
- paitinne, na paitinne (e.g. úinéir na paitinne, owner of the patent)
- Genitive plural:
- paitinní, na bpaitinní (e.g. clár na bpaitinní, the register of patents)
What does “paitinn” mean?
- patent
- An official right given to an inventor so that only they may make or sell their invention for a set time.Also: patent right, letters patent.
“Paitinn” with the article
The plural of patent in Irish is paitinní. Here is paitinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paitinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paitinn, the Irish word for patent.
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Patent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for patent?
The Irish for patent is paitinn (pronounced “PAT-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is paitinní.
How do you pronounce paitinn in Irish?
Paitinn is said like “PAT-in” (IPA /ˈpatʲɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of patent in Irish?
The plural of paitinn is paitinní; with the article, na paitinní means “the patents”. The genitive plural is paitinní, as in clár na bpaitinní (the register of patents).
Why does paitinn change to phaitinn or bpaitinn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paitinn becomes mo phaitinn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaitinn (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to patent something' in Irish?
You can say 'paitinn a fháil ar rud' (to get a patent on something), and there is also the verb 'paitinnigh'.
