HeyRuaHow to say “press proof” in Irish
- Irish:
- preasphrofa
- English:
- press proof
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAS-fro-fuh” /ˈpɾʲasˌfˠɾˠɔfˠə/
- Plural:
- preasphrofaí (press proofs)
- Genitive singular:
- preasphrofa, an phreasphrofa (e.g. ceartú an phreasphrofa, correction of the press proof)
- Genitive plural:
- preasphrofaí, na bpreasphrofaí (e.g. seiceáil na bpreasphrofaí, the checking of the press proofs)
What does “preasphrofa” mean?
- press proof
- A final proof of printed matter, checked before the full print run goes to press.Also: proof, printer's proof, galley proof.
“Preasphrofa” with the article
The plural of press proof in Irish is preasphrofaí. Here is preasphrofa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preasphrofa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preasphrofa, the Irish word for press proof.
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Press proof in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for press proof?
The Irish for press proof is preasphrofa (pronounced “PRAS-fro-fuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is preasphrofaí.
How do you pronounce preasphrofa in Irish?
Preasphrofa is said like “PRAS-fro-fuh” (IPA /ˈpɾʲasˌfˠɾˠɔfˠə/).
What is the plural of press proof in Irish?
The plural of preasphrofa is preasphrofaí; with the article, na preasphrofaí means “the press proofs”. The genitive plural is preasphrofaí, as in seiceáil na bpreasphrofaí (the checking of the press proofs).
Why does preasphrofa change to phreasphrofa or bpreasphrofa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preasphrofa becomes mo phreasphrofa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreasphrofa (eclipsis).
How does 'preasphrofa' differ from 'profa'?
'Profa' is any proof of printed text, while 'preasphrofa' is specifically the final proof checked just before printing.
