Professionalism in Irish (Proifisiúntacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for professionalism?

The Irish for professionalism is proifisiúntacht (pronounced “prof-ish-OON-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “professionalism” in Irish

Irish:: proifisiúntacht
English:: professionalism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “prof-ish-OON-tukht” /pˠɾˠɔfʲɪˈʃuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: proifisiúntachta, na proifisiúntachta (e.g. caighdeán na proifisiúntachta, the standard of professionalism)

What does “proifisiúntacht” mean?

professionalism: The skill, standards and good conduct expected of a trained professional person.Also: professional standard, professional conduct.

“Proifisiúntacht” with the article

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

an phroifisiúntacht

the professionalism

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Proifisiúntacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using proifisiúntacht, the Irish word for professionalism.

Bhí proifisiúntacht na foirne thar barr.

The staff's professionalism was excellent.

Léirigh sí proifisiúntacht i gcónaí ina cuid oibre.

She always showed professionalism in her work.

Táimid ag súil le caighdeán ard proifisiúntachta.

We expect a high standard of professionalism.

Is cúis bhróid dom mo phroifisiúntacht.

My professionalism is a source of pride to me.

Níl aon easpa proifisiúntachta ar an gcomhlacht seo.

This company has no lack of professionalism.

Mhol an bainisteoir a proifisiúntacht os comhair cách.

The manager praised her professionalism in front of everyone.

Tá tábhacht mhór leis an bproifisiúntacht sa ghnó.

Professionalism is very important in business.

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Professionalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for professionalism?

The Irish for professionalism is proifisiúntacht (pronounced “prof-ish-OON-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce proifisiúntacht in Irish?

Proifisiúntacht is said like “prof-ish-OON-tukht” (IPA /pˠɾˠɔfʲɪˈʃuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does proifisiúntacht have a plural?

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

Why does proifisiúntacht change to phroifisiúntacht or bproifisiúntacht?

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

Is there another Irish word for professionalism?

Yes, 'gairmiúlacht' is also used, from 'gairm' (profession); 'proifisiúntacht' comes from 'proifisiúnta' (professional).

Professionalism in Irish (Proifisiúntacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage