HeyRuaHow to say “pleasure” in Irish
- Irish:
- pléisiúr
- English:
- pleasure, pleasantness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAY-shoor” /ˈpʲlʲeːʃuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- pléisiúir (pleasures)
- Genitive singular:
- pléisiúir, an phléisiúir (e.g. turas pléisiúir, a pleasure trip)
- Genitive plural:
- pléisiúr, na bpléisiúr (e.g. saol na bpléisiúr, a life of pleasures)
What does “pléisiúr” mean?
“Pléisiúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pleasure
- A feeling of enjoyment or delight, or something that gives enjoyment.Also: enjoyment, delight, fun.
1 other meaning: pleasantness
- 2pleasantness
- The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, as of a place or occasion.Also: agreeableness.
Other Irish words for pleasure: sult (enjoyment)
“Pléisiúr” with the article
The plural of pleasure in Irish is pléisiúir. Here is pléisiúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pléisiúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pléisiúr, the Irish word for pleasure.
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Pleasure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pleasure?
The Irish for pleasure is pléisiúr (pronounced “PLAY-shoor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pléisiúir. Depending on context it can also mean pleasantness.
How do you pronounce pléisiúr in Irish?
Pléisiúr is said like “PLAY-shoor” (IPA /ˈpʲlʲeːʃuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of pleasure in Irish?
The plural of pléisiúr is pléisiúir; with the article, na pléisiúir means “the pleasures”. The genitive plural is pléisiúr, as in saol na bpléisiúr (a life of pleasures).
Does pléisiúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pléisiúr can mean pleasure or pleasantness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pléisiúr change to phléisiúr or bpléisiúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pléisiúr becomes mo phléisiúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpléisiúr (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I enjoyed it' using pléisiúr?
Say 'Bhain mé pléisiúr as', literally 'I took pleasure out of it'. 'Bhain mé taitneamh as' and 'Bhain mé sult as' mean the same.
What is the difference between pléisiúr and áthas?
Pléisiúr is enjoyment or pleasure got from something, while áthas is joy or gladness as a feeling, as in 'Tá áthas orm' (I am glad).
