HeyRuaHow to say “poster” in Irish
- Irish:
- póstaer
- English:
- poster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POHS-tair” /ˈpoːsˠt̪ˠeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- póstaeir (posters)
- Genitive singular:
- póstaeir, an phóstaeir (e.g. teachtaireacht an phóstaeir, the poster's message)
- Genitive plural:
- póstaer, na bpóstaer (e.g. díol póstaer, selling posters)
What does “póstaer” mean?
- poster
- A large printed notice or picture put up on a wall to advertise or decorate.Also: placard, bill, wall poster.
“Póstaer” with the article
The plural of poster in Irish is póstaeir. Here is póstaer after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póstaer” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póstaer, the Irish word for poster.
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Poster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poster?
The Irish for poster is póstaer (pronounced “POHS-tair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is póstaeir.
How do you pronounce póstaer in Irish?
Póstaer is said like “POHS-tair” (IPA /ˈpoːsˠt̪ˠeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of poster in Irish?
The plural of póstaer is póstaeir; with the article, na póstaeir means “the posters”. The genitive plural is póstaer, as in díol póstaer (selling posters).
Why does póstaer change to phóstaer or bpóstaer?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póstaer becomes mo phóstaer (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóstaer (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'póstaer' and 'fógra'?
'Póstaer' is a printed poster, often pictorial, while 'fógra' is any notice or advertisement, such as a sign or announcement.
