Press conference in Irish (Preasócáid): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for press conference?

The Irish for press conference is preasócáid (pronounced “PRES-oh-kawd-ya”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is preasócáidí.

Q: What is the plural of press conference in Irish?

The plural of preasócáid is preasócáidí; with the article, na preasócáidí means “the press conferences”. The genitive plural is preasócáidí, as in sraith na bpreasócáidí (the series of press conferences).

How to say “press conference” in Irish

Irish:: preasócáid
English:: press conference
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “PRES-oh-kawd-ya” /ˈpʲɾʲesˠoːkaːdʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: preasócáidí (press conferences)
Genitive singular:: preasócáide, na preasócáide (e.g. tús na preasócáide, the start of the press conference)
Genitive plural:: preasócáidí, na bpreasócáidí (e.g. sraith na bpreasócáidí, the series of press conferences)

What does “preasócáid” mean?

press conference: A meeting at which a person or organisation gives information to journalists and answers their questions.Also: news conference, press briefing, media event.

“Preasócáid” with the article

The plural of press conference in Irish is preasócáidí. Here is preasócáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phreasócáid

the press conference

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na preasócáidí

the press conferences

Plural: no change after na

“Preasócáid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using preasócáid, the Irish word for press conference.

Beidh preasócáid ag an Rialtas amárach.

The Government will hold a press conference tomorrow.

Thosaigh an phreasócáid ar a deich a chlog.

The press conference started at ten o'clock.

D'fhreastail iriseoirí go leor ar an bpreasócáid.

Lots of journalists attended the press conference.

Labhair an t-aire ag deireadh na preasócáide.

The minister spoke at the end of the press conference.

Tionóladh dhá phreasócáid i rith an lae.

Two press conferences were held during the day.

Cuireadh ceist chrua uirthi sa phreasócáid.

She was asked a hard question at the press conference.

Ní maith leis an mbainisteoir preasócáidí fada.

The manager doesn't like long press conferences.

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Press conference in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for press conference?

The Irish for press conference is preasócáid (pronounced “PRES-oh-kawd-ya”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is preasócáidí.

How do you pronounce preasócáid in Irish?

Preasócáid is said like “PRES-oh-kawd-ya” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲesˠoːkaːdʲ/).

What is the plural of press conference in Irish?

The plural of preasócáid is preasócáidí; with the article, na preasócáidí means “the press conferences”. The genitive plural is preasócáidí, as in sraith na bpreasócáidí (the series of press conferences).

Why does preasócáid change to phreasócáid or bpreasócáid?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preasócáid becomes mo phreasócáid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreasócáid (eclipsis).

How is 'preasócáid' formed?

It combines 'preas' (press) and 'ócáid' (occasion), so it literally means a press occasion.

What is the Irish for 'press release'?

A press release is 'preasráiteas', while a press conference is 'preasócáid'.

Press conference in Irish (Preasócáid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage