HeyRuaHow to say “primer” in Irish
- Irish:
- priméar
- English:
- primer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRIM-ayr” /ˈpʲɾʲɪmʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- priméir (primers)
- Genitive singular:
- priméir, an phriméir (e.g. clúdach an phriméir, the cover of the primer)
- Genitive plural:
- priméar, na bpriméar (e.g. clúdaigh na bpriméar, the covers of the primers)
What does “priméar” mean?
“Priméar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- primer
- An elementary book for teaching children or beginners to read, or a basic introductory textbook on a subject.Also: first reader, reading book, elementary textbook.
1 other meaning:
- 2primer
- A first coat of paint or similar substance applied to a surface to prepare it for further coats.Also: undercoat, priming coat.
“Priméar” with the article
The plural of primer in Irish is priméir. Here is priméar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Priméar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using priméar, the Irish word for primer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Primer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primer?
The Irish for primer is priméar (pronounced “PRIM-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is priméir.
How do you pronounce priméar in Irish?
Priméar is said like “PRIM-ayr” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲɪmʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of primer in Irish?
The plural of priméar is priméir; with the article, na priméir means “the primers”. The genitive plural is priméar, as in clúdaigh na bpriméar (the covers of the primers).
Why does priméar change to phriméar or bpriméar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) priméar becomes mo phriméar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpriméar (eclipsis).
Is priméar the usual word for a children's reading book?
Yes, priméar is the dictionary word for a primer, though a beginner's reader may also simply be called leabhar léitheoireachta.
