HeyRuaHow to say “press release” in Irish
- Irish:
- preaseisiúint
- English:
- press release
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRASS-esh-oo-int” /ˈpɾʲasˌɛʃuːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- preaseisiúintí (press releases)
- Genitive singular:
- preaseisiúna, na preaseisiúna (e.g. téacs na preaseisiúna, the text of the press release)
- Genitive plural:
- preaseisiúintí, na bpreaseisiúintí (e.g. cartlann na bpreaseisiúintí, the archive of the press releases)
What does “preaseisiúint” mean?
- press release
- An official statement given to newspapers, radio and television by an organisation to announce news.Also: news release, press statement, media release.
“Preaseisiúint” with the article
The plural of press release in Irish is preaseisiúintí. Here is preaseisiúint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preaseisiúint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preaseisiúint, 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 preaseisiúint (pronounced “PRASS-esh-oo-int”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is preaseisiúintí.
How do you pronounce preaseisiúint in Irish?
Preaseisiúint is said like “PRASS-esh-oo-int” (IPA /ˈpɾʲasˌɛʃuːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of press release in Irish?
The plural of preaseisiúint is preaseisiúintí; with the article, na preaseisiúintí means “the press releases”. The genitive plural is preaseisiúintí, as in cartlann na bpreaseisiúintí (the archive of the press releases).
Why does preaseisiúint change to phreaseisiúint or bpreaseisiúint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preaseisiúint becomes mo phreaseisiúint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreaseisiúint (eclipsis).
How is 'preaseisiúint' formed?
It combines 'preas' (press) and 'eisiúint' (issue, release), so it literally means a press issue.
Is there a different word for a press conference?
Yes, a press conference is 'preasócáid', while 'preaseisiúint' is the written statement.
