HeyRuaHow to say “publication” in Irish
- Irish:
- poibliú
- English:
- publication, publicity
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- poibligh, to publicize (ag poibliú, publicizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PIB-loo” /ˈpʲɛbʲlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- poiblithe, an phoiblithe (e.g. dáta an phoiblithe, date of publication)
What does “poibliú” mean?
“Poibliú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- publication
- The act of making something public or publishing it; it is the verbal noun of the verb poibligh.Also: publishing, publicising, making public.
1 other meaning: publicity
- 2publicity
- The spreading of information about something so that people know of it.Also: promotion, advertising.
Other Irish words for publication: foilsiú (publication), foilseachán (publication)
“Poibliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, poibliú means publicizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb poibligh (to publicize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Poibliú” with the article
Here is poibliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Poibliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poibliú, the Irish word for publication.
Other nouns in Irish
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Publication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for publication?
The Irish for publication is poibliú (pronounced “PIB-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean publicity.
How do you pronounce poibliú in Irish?
Poibliú is said like “PIB-loo” (IPA /ˈpʲɛbʲlʲuː/).
Does poibliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for poibliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does poibliú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Poibliú can mean publication or publicity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does poibliú change to phoibliú or bpoibliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poibliú becomes mo phoibliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoibliú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between poibliú and foilsiú?
Foilsiú is the usual word for publishing a book or document, while poibliú stresses making something public or giving it publicity.
