HeyRuaHow to say “principal” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhshuim
- English:
- principal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREE-uv-him” /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌhɪmʲ/
- Plural:
- príomhshuimeanna (principals)
- Genitive singular:
- príomhshuime, na príomhshuime (e.g. aisíoc na príomhshuime, repayment of the principal)
- Genitive plural:
- príomhshuimeanna, na bpríomhshuimeanna (e.g. luach na bpríomhshuimeanna, the value of the principal sums)
What does “príomhshuim” mean?
- principal
- The original sum of money lent or invested, on which interest is calculated.Also: principal sum, capital sum, capital.
Other Irish words for principal: príomhoide (principal), ardmháistir (headmaster)
“Príomhshuim” with the article
The plural of principal in Irish is príomhshuimeanna. Here is príomhshuim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príomhshuim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhshuim, the Irish word for principal.
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Principal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for principal?
The Irish for principal is príomhshuim (pronounced “PREE-uv-him”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is príomhshuimeanna.
How do you pronounce príomhshuim in Irish?
Príomhshuim is said like “PREE-uv-him” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˌhɪmʲ/).
What is the plural of principal in Irish?
The plural of príomhshuim is príomhshuimeanna; with the article, na príomhshuimeanna means “the principals”. The genitive plural is príomhshuimeanna, as in luach na bpríomhshuimeanna (the value of the principal sums).
Why does príomhshuim change to phríomhshuim or bpríomhshuim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhshuim becomes mo phríomhshuim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhshuim (eclipsis).
How does 'príomhshuim' differ from 'suim'?
'Suim' is any sum or amount, while 'príomhshuim' is specifically the principal of a loan or investment, as opposed to 'ús' (interest).
