HeyRuaHow to say “present” in Irish
- Irish:
- preasanta
- English:
- present
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PRASS-un-tuh” /ˈpɾʲasˠən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- preasantaí (presents)
- Genitive singular:
- preasanta, an phreasanta (e.g. luach an phreasanta, the value of the present)
- Genitive plural:
- preasantaí, na bpreasantaí (e.g. ag oscailt preasantaí, opening presents)
What does “preasanta” mean?
- present
- A gift given to someone, for example on a birthday or at Christmas.Also: gift, birthday present, Christmas present.
Other Irish words for present: bronn (present), bronntanas (present), tabhartas (gift), féirín (present)
“Preasanta” with the article
The plural of present in Irish is preasantaí. Here is preasanta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preasanta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preasanta, the Irish word for present.
Other nouns in Irish
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Present in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for present?
The Irish for present is preasanta (pronounced “PRASS-un-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is preasantaí.
How do you pronounce preasanta in Irish?
Preasanta is said like “PRASS-un-tuh” (IPA /ˈpɾʲasˠən̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of present in Irish?
The plural of preasanta is preasantaí; with the article, na preasantaí means “the presents”. The genitive plural is preasantaí, as in ag oscailt preasantaí (opening presents).
Why does preasanta change to phreasanta or bpreasanta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preasanta becomes mo phreasanta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreasanta (eclipsis).
Is 'preasanta' the same as 'bronntanas'?
Both mean a gift, but 'bronntanas' is the more formal standard word, while 'preasanta' is a colloquial borrowing from English used in everyday speech.
