HeyRuaHow to say “prose” in Irish
- Irish:
- prós
- English:
- prose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “praws” /pɾˠoːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- próis, an phróis (e.g. stíl an phróis, the style of the prose)
What does “prós” mean?
- prose
- Ordinary written or spoken language that is not in verse or poetry.Also: prose writing, non-verse.
“Prós” with the article
Here is prós after the article (an t-alt).
an prós
the prose
No change after an
“Prós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prós, the Irish word for prose.
Is fearr liom prós ná filíocht.
I prefer prose to poetry.
Tá an prós sa leabhar seo an-soiléir.
The prose in this book is very clear.
Scríobh sé an scéal i bprós simplí.
He wrote the story in simple prose.
Bhí scrúdú próis againn inniu.
We had a prose exam today.
Is scríbhneoir próis den scoth í.
She is an excellent prose writer.
Léigh mé sliocht próis os ard sa rang.
I read a prose extract aloud in class.
Tá prós Phádraic Uí Chonaire fós á léamh.
Pádraic Ó Conaire's prose is still being read.
Other nouns in Irish
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Prose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prose?
The Irish for prose is prós (pronounced “praws”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce prós in Irish?
Prós is said like “praws” (IPA /pɾˠoːsˠ/).
Does prós have a plural?
No plural form is given for prós in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does prós change to phrós or bprós?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prós becomes mo phrós (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprós (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'poetry' as opposed to 'prose'?
Poetry is 'filíocht', while prose is 'prós'; a single poem is 'dán'.
