HeyRuaHow to say “press release” in Irish
- Irish:
- preasráiteas
- English:
- press release
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAS-raw-tyuss” /ˈpɾʲasˌɾˠaːtʲəsˠ/
- Plural:
- preasráitis (press releases)
- Genitive singular:
- preasráitis, an phreasráitis (e.g. teideal an phreasráitis, the title of the press release)
- Genitive plural:
- preasráiteas, na bpreasráiteas (e.g. eisiúint na bpreasráiteas, the issuing of the press releases)
What does “preasráiteas” mean?
- press release
- An official written statement given to newspapers, radio and television by an organisation or person.Also: press statement, news release, statement to the press.
“Preasráiteas” with the article
The plural of press release in Irish is preasráitis. Here is preasráiteas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preasráiteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preasráiteas, the Irish word for press release.
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Press release in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for press release?
The Irish for press release is preasráiteas (pronounced “PRAS-raw-tyuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is preasráitis.
How do you pronounce preasráiteas in Irish?
Preasráiteas is said like “PRAS-raw-tyuss” (IPA /ˈpɾʲasˌɾˠaːtʲəsˠ/).
What is the plural of press release in Irish?
The plural of preasráiteas is preasráitis; with the article, na preasráitis means “the press releases”. The genitive plural is preasráiteas, as in eisiúint na bpreasráiteas (the issuing of the press releases).
Why does preasráiteas change to phreasráiteas or bpreasráiteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preasráiteas becomes mo phreasráiteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreasráiteas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'preasráiteas' and 'ráiteas'?
'Ráiteas' is any statement, while 'preasráiteas' is specifically a statement issued to the media. 'Ráiteas' is often used loosely for press statements too.
