HeyRuaHow to say “prisoner” in Irish
- Irish:
- príosúnach
- English:
- prisoner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PREE-soo-nukh” /ˈpˠɾʲiːsˠuːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- príosúnaigh (prisoners)
- Genitive singular:
- príosúnaigh, an phríosúnaigh (e.g. éide an phríosúnaigh, the prisoner's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- príosúnach, na bpríosúnach (e.g. cearta na bpríosúnach, the rights of the prisoners)
What does “príosúnach” mean?
- prisoner
- A person who is held in prison or kept captive, for example after a crime or in a war.Also: inmate, captive, convict.
“Príosúnach” with the article
The plural of prisoner in Irish is príosúnaigh. Here is príosúnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Príosúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príosúnach, the Irish word for prisoner.
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Prisoner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prisoner?
The Irish for prisoner is príosúnach (pronounced “PREE-soo-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is príosúnaigh.
How do you pronounce príosúnach in Irish?
Príosúnach is said like “PREE-soo-nukh” (IPA /ˈpˠɾʲiːsˠuːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of prisoner in Irish?
The plural of príosúnach is príosúnaigh; with the article, na príosúnaigh means “the prisoners”. The genitive plural is príosúnach, as in cearta na bpríosúnach (the rights of the prisoners).
Why does príosúnach change to phríosúnach or bpríosúnach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príosúnach becomes mo phríosúnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríosúnach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'príosúnach' and 'cime'?
'Príosúnach' is the usual word for a prisoner in jail, while 'cime' is a more literary word for a captive or hostage.
How do you say 'take someone prisoner'?
You can say 'duine a thógáil ina phríosúnach' or 'duine a ghabháil'.
