HeyRuaHow to say “principle” in Irish
- Irish:
- prionsabal
- English:
- principle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRIN-suh-bul” /ˈpɾʲɪnˠsˠəbˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- prionsabail (principles)
- Genitive singular:
- prionsabail, an phrionsabail (e.g. tábhacht an phrionsabail, the importance of the principle)
- Genitive plural:
- prionsabal, na bprionsabal (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na bprionsabal, the application of the principles)
What does “prionsabal” mean?
- principle
- A basic rule, law or belief that guides how something works or how a person behaves.Also: rule, tenet, basic law.
“Prionsabal” with the article
The plural of principle in Irish is prionsabail. Here is prionsabal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prionsabal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prionsabal, the Irish word for principle.
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Principle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for principle?
The Irish for principle is prionsabal (pronounced “PRIN-suh-bul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is prionsabail.
How do you pronounce prionsabal in Irish?
Prionsabal is said like “PRIN-suh-bul” (IPA /ˈpɾʲɪnˠsˠəbˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of principle in Irish?
The plural of prionsabal is prionsabail; with the article, na prionsabail means “the principles”. The genitive plural is prionsabal, as in cur i bhfeidhm na bprionsabal (the application of the principles).
Why does prionsabal change to phrionsabal or bprionsabal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prionsabal becomes mo phrionsabal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprionsabal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in principle' in Irish?
Use 'i bprionsabal', for example 'Aontaím leis i bprionsabal' means 'I agree with it in principle'.
Is 'prionsabal' the same as 'príomhoide' (principal of a school)?
No. 'Prionsabal' means a principle or rule; the head of a school is 'príomhoide'.
