HeyRuaHow to say “press” in Irish
- Irish:
- preas
- English:
- press, cupboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “prass” /pʲɾʲasˠ/
- Plural:
- preasanna (presses)
- Genitive singular:
- preasa, an phreasa (e.g. saoirse an phreasa, freedom of the press)
- Genitive plural:
- preasanna, na bpreasanna (e.g. úinéirí na bpreasanna, owners of the presses)
What does “preas” mean?
“Preas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- press
- A machine or device used to apply pressure, for example to squeeze, flatten or print something.Also: printing press, pressing machine.
2 other meanings: cupboard
- 2press
- Newspapers and journalists considered together; the printed media.Also: the media, newspapers, journalists.
- 3cupboard
- A cupboard or press, especially a large one in a kitchen or for clothes.Also: press, wardrobe.
Other Irish words for press: fáisc (squeeze), brúigh (press), cófra (cupboard), iarnáil (iron)
“Preas” with the article
The plural of press in Irish is preasanna. Here is preas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preas, the Irish word for press.
Other nouns in Irish
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Press in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for press?
The Irish for press is preas (pronounced “prass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is preasanna. Depending on context it can also mean cupboard.
How do you pronounce preas in Irish?
Preas is said like “prass” (IPA /pʲɾʲasˠ/).
What is the plural of press in Irish?
The plural of preas is preasanna; with the article, na preasanna means “the presses”. The genitive plural is preasanna, as in úinéirí na bpreasanna (owners of the presses).
Does preas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Preas can mean press or cupboard, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does preas change to phreas or bpreas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preas becomes mo phreas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreas (eclipsis).
Is 'preas' used for a kitchen cupboard?
Yes, 'preas' can mean a cupboard, just as 'press' does in Hiberno-English, though 'cófra' is also very common for a cupboard.
How do you say 'press conference' in Irish?
A press conference is 'preasagallamh', and a press release is 'preasráiteas'.
