HeyRuaHow to say “profile” in Irish
- Irish:
- próifíl
- English:
- profile
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-feel” /ˈpˠɾˠoːfʲiːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- próifíle, na próifíle (e.g. grianghraf próifíle, profile picture)
What does “próifíl” mean?
“Próifíl” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- profile
- The outline of a face or object seen from the side.Also: side view, outline, silhouette.
1 other meaning:
- 2profile
- A short description of a person or organisation, such as one on a website or in a newspaper.Also: user profile, description, biography.
“Próifíl” with the article
Here is próifíl after the article (an t-alt).
an phróifíl
the profile
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Próifíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próifíl, the Irish word for profile.
Nuashonraigh mé mo phróifíl ar an suíomh inné.
I updated my profile on the site yesterday.
Tá próifíl ghairmiúil aici ar an suíomh sin.
She has a professional profile on that site.
Chonaic mé an phróifíl sin ar an idirlíon.
I saw that profile on the internet.
Athraigh do ghrianghraf próifíle anois.
Change your profile picture now.
Scríobh an nuachtán próifíl ar an aire.
The newspaper wrote a profile of the minister.
Níl mórán eolais i do phróifíl.
There isn't much information in your profile.
Tharraing an t-ealaíontóir a próifíl go cúramach.
The artist drew her profile carefully.
Other nouns in Irish
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Profile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for profile?
The Irish for profile is próifíl (pronounced “PROH-feel”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce próifíl in Irish?
Próifíl is said like “PROH-feel” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠoːfʲiːlʲ/).
Does próifíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for próifíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does próifíl change to phróifíl or bpróifíl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próifíl becomes mo phróifíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróifíl (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in profile' (seen from the side) in Irish?
You can say 'ó thaobh' or 'i bpróifíl', for example 'grianghraf i bpróifíl'.
