HeyRuaHow to say “printing” in Irish
- Irish:
- priontáil
- English:
- printing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- priontáil, to print (ag priontáil, printing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRIN-taw-il” /ˈpʲɾʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- priontála, na priontála (e.g. cáilíocht na priontála, the quality of the printing)
What does “priontáil” mean?
- printing
- The act or process of printing text or images on paper; the verbal noun of the verb priontáil.Also: print, typography.
Other Irish words for printing: cló (print)
“Priontáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, priontáil means printing: it is the verbal noun of the verb priontáil (to print). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Priontáil” with the article
Here is priontáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Priontáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using priontáil, the Irish word for printing.
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Printing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for printing?
The Irish for printing is priontáil (pronounced “PRIN-taw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce priontáil in Irish?
Priontáil is said like “PRIN-taw-il” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does priontáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for priontáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does priontáil have more than one meaning?
Priontáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to print.
Why does priontáil change to phriontáil or bpriontáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) priontáil becomes mo phriontáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpriontáil (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for printing?
Yes, clóbhualadh is the traditional word for printing, while priontáil is the more modern, everyday term, for example when using a printer (printéir).
