HeyRuaHow to say “processing” in Irish
- Irish:
- próisobair
- English:
- processing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAW-shuh-bir” /ˈpɾˠoːʃəbˠəɾʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- próisoibre, na próisoibre (e.g. gléasra próisoibre, processing plant)
What does “próisobair” mean?
- processing
- The work of processing materials or raw produce, for example in a factory or industry.Also: process work, food processing, industrial processing.
“Próisobair” with the article
Here is próisobair after the article (an t-alt).
an phróisobair
the processing
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Próisobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próisobair, the Irish word for processing.
Déantar próisobair éisc sa mhonarcha sin.
Fish processing is done in that factory.
Tá an phróisobair ag dul ar aghaidh go maith.
The processing is going well.
Fuair sé post i dtionscal na próisoibre.
He got a job in the processing industry.
Is costasach an phróisobair seo.
This processing is expensive.
Bíonn go leor oibrithe i gceist i bpróisobair bia.
Food processing involves a lot of workers.
Tógadh ionad próisoibre nua sa bhaile.
A new processing centre was built in the town.
Rinneadh an phróisobair ar fad le meaisíní.
All the processing was done with machines.
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Processing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for processing?
The Irish for processing is próisobair (pronounced “PRAW-shuh-bir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce próisobair in Irish?
Próisobair is said like “PRAW-shuh-bir” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːʃəbˠəɾʲ/).
Does próisobair have a plural?
No plural form is given for próisobair in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does próisobair change to phróisobair or bpróisobair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próisobair becomes mo phróisobair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróisobair (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'próisobair' and 'próiseáil'?
'Próiseáil' is the general verbal noun for processing, including data processing, while 'próisobair' refers more to processing work in industry.
