Print in Irish (Prionta): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for print?

The Irish for print is prionta (pronounced “PRIN-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is priontaí. Depending on context it can also mean printed fabric.

Q: What is the plural of print in Irish?

The plural of prionta is priontaí; with the article, na priontaí means “the prints”. The genitive plural is priontaí, as in bailiúchán na bpriontaí (the collection of the prints).

Q: Does prionta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Prionta can mean print or printed fabric, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “print” in Irish

Irish:: prionta
English:: print, printed fabric
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “PRIN-tuh” /ˈpʲɾʲin̪ˠt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: priontaí (prints)
Genitive singular:: prionta, an phrionta (e.g. cóip den phrionta, a copy of the print)
Genitive plural:: priontaí, na bpriontaí (e.g. bailiúchán na bpriontaí, the collection of the prints)

What does “prionta” mean?

“Prionta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

print: A picture or design produced by printing, such as an art print or a photographic print.Also: art print, photographic print, engraving.

2 other meanings: printed fabric

2print: A mark or impression left by pressing something on a surface, such as a fingerprint or footprint.Also: imprint, impression, mark.
3printed fabric: Cloth with a design printed on it.Also: print, printed cloth.

Other Irish words for print: cló (print), priontáil (printing), priontáil (print)

“Prionta” with the article

The plural of print in Irish is priontaí. Here is prionta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an prionta

the print

No change after an

na priontaí

the prints

Plural: no change after na

“Prionta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using prionta, the Irish word for print.

Cheannaigh mé prionta álainn ag an aonach.

I bought a lovely print at the fair.

Tá an prionta crochta os cionn na tine.

The print is hanging above the fire.

Is maith liom dathanna an phrionta sin.

I like the colours of that print.

Bhí priontaí le Jack B. Yeats ar taispeáint.

Prints by Jack B. Yeats were on display.

Chuir mé mo phrionta nua i bhfráma.

I put my new print in a frame.

Tá prionta bláthanna ar a gúna.

Her dress has a flower print.

Fuair na gardaí priontaí ar an ngloine.

The guards found prints on the glass.

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Print in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for print?

The Irish for print is prionta (pronounced “PRIN-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is priontaí. Depending on context it can also mean printed fabric.

How do you pronounce prionta in Irish?

Prionta is said like “PRIN-tuh” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲin̪ˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of print in Irish?

The plural of prionta is priontaí; with the article, na priontaí means “the prints”. The genitive plural is priontaí, as in bailiúchán na bpriontaí (the collection of the prints).

Does prionta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Prionta can mean print or printed fabric, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does prionta change to phrionta or bprionta?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prionta becomes mo phrionta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprionta (eclipsis).

Is 'prionta' the word for a fingerprint?

The usual word for fingerprint is 'méarlorg'; 'prionta' is mainly used for an art or photographic print.

What is the verb 'to print'?

The verb is 'priontáil' (or 'clóigh' for printing text), so 'priontáil an doiciméad' means 'print the document'.

Print in Irish (Prionta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage