HeyRuaHow to say “posting” in Irish
- Irish:
- postáil
- English:
- posting, post, mail
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- postáil, to post (ag postáil, posting)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUS-tawl” /ˈpˠɔsˠt̪ˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- postálacha
- Genitive singular:
- postála, na postála (e.g. costas na postála, the cost of postage)
- Genitive plural:
- postálacha, na bpostálacha (e.g. líon na bpostálacha, the number of posts)
What does “postáil” mean?
“Postáil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- posting
- The verbal noun of the verb postáil: the act of posting or mailing something, or of posting something online.Also: mailing, post.
2 other meanings: post or mail
- 2post
- A message or item put up on a website, blog or social media.Also: online post, blog post, social media post.
- 3mail
- Items sent or received through the postal system.Also: post, postal items.
“Postáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, postáil means posting: it is the verbal noun of the verb postáil (to post). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Postáil” with the article
The plural of posting in Irish is postálacha. Here is postáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Postáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using postáil, the Irish word for posting.
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Posting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for posting?
The Irish for posting is postáil (pronounced “PUS-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is postálacha. Depending on context it can also mean post or mail.
How do you pronounce postáil in Irish?
Postáil is said like “PUS-tawl” (IPA /ˈpˠɔsˠt̪ˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of posting in Irish?
The plural of postáil is postálacha; with the article, it is na postálacha. The genitive plural is postálacha, as in líon na bpostálacha (the number of posts).
Does postáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Postáil can mean posting, post or mail, depending on context; the first is the most common. Postáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to post.
Why does postáil change to phostáil or bpostáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) postáil becomes mo phostáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpostáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between postáil and post?
Post usually means the postal service, mail or a job, while postáil is the act of posting and is the usual word for an online post, e.g. postáil ar Twitter.
