HeyRuaHow to say “personnel” in Irish
- Irish:
- pearsanra
- English:
- personnel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-suhn-ruh” /ˈpʲaɾˠsˠənˠɾˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pearsanra, an phearsanra (e.g. bainisteoir pearsanra, personnel manager)
What does “pearsanra” mean?
- personnel
- The people employed in an organisation, service or army, considered as a group.Also: staff, employees, workforce.
“Pearsanra” with the article
Here is pearsanra after the article (an t-alt).
an pearsanra
the personnel
No change after an
“Pearsanra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pearsanra, the Irish word for personnel.
Tá pearsanra breise ag teastáil san ospidéal.
The hospital needs extra personnel.
Phléigh an bord ceist an phearsanra inné.
The board discussed the personnel question yesterday.
Oibríonn sí sa rannóg pearsanra.
She works in the personnel department.
Gearradh siar ar an bpearsanra anuraidh.
Personnel were cut back last year.
Tá an pearsanra uile oilte go maith.
All the personnel are well trained.
Seoladh pearsanra míleata chuig an gceantar.
Military personnel were sent to the area.
Is é an pearsanra an acmhainn is luachmhaire atá againn.
Our personnel are our most valuable resource.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Personnel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for personnel?
The Irish for personnel is pearsanra (pronounced “PAR-suhn-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce pearsanra in Irish?
Pearsanra is said like “PAR-suhn-ruh” (IPA /ˈpʲaɾˠsˠənˠɾˠə/).
Does pearsanra have a plural?
No plural form is given for pearsanra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pearsanra change to phearsanra or bpearsanra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pearsanra becomes mo phearsanra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpearsanra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pearsanra' and 'foireann'?
'Pearsanra' is a formal, collective term for personnel, used in administration and the army, while 'foireann' is the everyday word for a staff or team.
