HeyRuaHow to say “premium” in Irish
- Irish:
- préimh
- English:
- premium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “prayv” /pʲɾʲeːvʲ/
- Plural:
- préimheanna (premiums)
- Genitive singular:
- préimhe, na préimhe (e.g. méid na préimhe, the amount of the premium)
- Genitive plural:
- préimheanna, na bpréimheanna (e.g. íoc na bpréimheanna, payment of the premiums)
What does “préimh” mean?
“Préimh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- premium
- A sum of money paid regularly for an insurance policy.Also: insurance premium, insurance payment.
1 other meaning:
- 2premium
- An extra amount paid on top of the normal price or value, such as a bonus.Also: bonus, extra charge, surcharge.
“Préimh” with the article
The plural of premium in Irish is préimheanna. Here is préimh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Préimh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using préimh, the Irish word for premium.
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Premium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for premium?
The Irish for premium is préimh (pronounced “prayv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is préimheanna.
How do you pronounce préimh in Irish?
Préimh is said like “prayv” (IPA /pʲɾʲeːvʲ/).
What is the plural of premium in Irish?
The plural of préimh is préimheanna; with the article, na préimheanna means “the premiums”. The genitive plural is préimheanna, as in íoc na bpréimheanna (payment of the premiums).
Why does préimh change to phréimh or bpréimh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) préimh becomes mo phréimh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpréimh (eclipsis).
Is 'préimh' the same as 'duais' for a prize?
No. 'Préimh' is a premium paid, especially for insurance, while a prize you win is 'duais'.
