HeyRuaHow to say “personification” in Irish
- Irish:
- pearsantú
- English:
- personification, personalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-sun-too” /ˈpʲaɾˠsˠən̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- pearsantaithe, an phearsantaithe (e.g. úsáid an phearsantaithe, the use of personification)
What does “pearsantú” mean?
“Pearsantú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- personification
- The verbal noun of pearsantaigh: representing a thing or idea as a person, especially in literature.Also: personifying, impersonation.
1 other meaning: personalization
- 2personalization
- The act of making something personal or adapting it to an individual.Also: personalisation, customization.
“Pearsantú” with the article
Here is pearsantú after the article (an t-alt).
“Pearsantú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pearsantú, the Irish word for personification.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Personification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for personification?
The Irish for personification is pearsantú (pronounced “PAR-sun-too”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean personalization.
How do you pronounce pearsantú in Irish?
Pearsantú is said like “PAR-sun-too” (IPA /ˈpʲaɾˠsˠən̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
Does pearsantú have a plural?
No plural form is given for pearsantú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does pearsantú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pearsantú can mean personification or personalization, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pearsantú change to phearsantú or bpearsantú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pearsantú becomes mo phearsantú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpearsantú (eclipsis).
What is the verb related to pearsantú?
The verb is pearsantaigh, 'personify', so 'personifies' is pearsantaíonn.
