HeyRuaHow to say “process” in Irish
- Irish:
- próiseas
- English:
- process, process (legal)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-shuss” /ˈpɾˠoːʃəsˠ/
- Plural:
- próisis (processes)
- Genitive singular:
- próisis, an phróisis (e.g. tús an phróisis, the start of the process)
- Genitive plural:
- próiseas, na bpróiseas (e.g. líon na bpróiseas, the number of processes)
What does “próiseas” mean?
“Próiseas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- process
- A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result, or a series of changes that happen naturally.Also: procedure, series of steps, processing.
1 other meaning: process (legal)
- 2process (legal)
- A legal summons or writ, or legal proceedings in a court.Also: legal process, summons, writ, proceedings.
“Próiseas” with the article
The plural of process in Irish is próisis. Here is próiseas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Próiseas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próiseas, the Irish word for process.
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Process in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for process?
The Irish for process is próiseas (pronounced “PROH-shuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is próisis. Depending on context it can also mean process (legal).
How do you pronounce próiseas in Irish?
Próiseas is said like “PROH-shuss” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːʃəsˠ/).
What is the plural of process in Irish?
The plural of próiseas is próisis; with the article, na próisis means “the processes”. The genitive plural is próiseas, as in líon na bpróiseas (the number of processes).
Does próiseas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Próiseas can mean process or process (legal), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does próiseas change to phróiseas or bpróiseas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próiseas becomes mo phróiseas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróiseas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between próiseas and próis?
Both can mean process, but próiseas is the usual standard word today, as in próiseas síochána, while próis is less common.
How do I say 'peace process' in Irish?
The established term is an próiseas síochána.
