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Processing in Irish (Próiseáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘próiseáil’ also means: to process

The Irish for processing is próiseáil, a feminine noun. Ag próiseáil is processing, from the verb próiseáil.
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How to say “processing” in Irish

Irish:
próiseáil
English:
processing
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
próiseáil, to process (ag próiseáil, processing)
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“PROH-shaw-il”  /ˈpɾˠoːʃaːlʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
próiseála, na próiseála (e.g. le linn na próiseála, during processing)

What does “próiseáil” mean?

processing
The act of processing something, such as food, data or an application; it is the verbal noun of the verb próiseáil.Also: process, data processing, food processing.
Other entries for “próiseáil”

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“Próiseáil” as a verbal noun

After ag, próiseáil means processing: it is the verbal noun of the verb próiseáil (to process). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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próiseáilverbal noun
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ag próiseáilprocessing

“Próiseáil” with the article

Here is próiseáil after the article (an t-alt).

an phróiseáil
the processing
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Próiseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using próiseáil, the Irish word for processing.

Tógann próiseáil an iarratais sé seachtaine.
Processing the application takes six weeks.
Tá an phróiseáil ar siúl faoi láthair.
The processing is under way at the moment.
Oibríonn sí i dtionscal próiseála bia.
She works in the food processing industry.
Bhí moill ar phróiseáil na sonraí.
There was a delay in processing the data.
Tá próiseáil focal an-éasca ar an ríomhaire seo.
Word processing is very easy on this computer.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an bpróiseáil inné.
The processing was finished yesterday.
Tá siad ag próiseáil na bhfoirmeacha anois.
They are processing the forms now.

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Processing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for processing?

The Irish for processing is próiseáil (pronounced “PROH-shaw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce próiseáil in Irish?

Próiseáil is said like “PROH-shaw-il” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːʃaːlʲ/).

Does próiseáil have a plural?

No plural form is given for próiseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does próiseáil have more than one meaning?

Próiseáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to process.

Why does próiseáil change to phróiseáil or bpróiseáil?

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

What is the difference between próiseáil and próiseas?

Próiseáil is the act of processing, the verbal noun of próiseáil, while próiseas means a process, a series of steps.

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