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Publicist in Irish (Poiblitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for publicist is poiblitheoir, a masculine noun (plural poiblitheoirí).
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How to say “publicist” in Irish

Irish:
poiblitheoir
English:
publicist
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“POB-lih-hore”  /ˈpˠɛbʲlʲəhoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
poiblitheoirí (publicists)
Genitive singular:
poiblitheora, an phoiblitheora (e.g. oifig an phoiblitheora, the publicist's office)
Genitive plural:
poiblitheoirí, na bpoiblitheoirí (e.g. cumann na bpoiblitheoirí, the association of the publicists)

What does “poiblitheoir” mean?

publicist
A person whose job is to publicise people, products or events and manage their public image.Also: publicity agent, press agent, promoter.

“Poiblitheoir” with the article

The plural of publicist in Irish is poiblitheoirí. Here is poiblitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an poiblitheoir
the publicist
No change after an
na poiblitheoirí
the publicists
Plural: no change after na

“Poiblitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using poiblitheoir, the Irish word for publicist.

Is poiblitheoir í le comhlacht ceoil.
She is a publicist with a music company.
D'eisigh an poiblitheoir ráiteas ar maidin.
The publicist issued a statement this morning.
Labhair mé le mo phoiblitheoir faoin agallamh.
I spoke to my publicist about the interview.
Bhí guthán an phoiblitheora ag bualadh gan stad.
The publicist's phone was ringing nonstop.
Fostaíonn na haisteoirí móra poiblitheoirí.
The big actors employ publicists.
Tá post nua aige mar phoiblitheoir.
He has a new job as a publicist.
Bhí poiblitheoirí an scannáin ag an bhféile.
The film's publicists were at the festival.

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Publicist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for publicist?

The Irish for publicist is poiblitheoir (pronounced “POB-lih-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poiblitheoirí.

How do you pronounce poiblitheoir in Irish?

Poiblitheoir is said like “POB-lih-hore” (IPA /ˈpˠɛbʲlʲəhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of publicist in Irish?

The plural of poiblitheoir is poiblitheoirí; with the article, na poiblitheoirí means “the publicists”. The genitive plural is poiblitheoirí, as in cumann na bpoiblitheoirí (the association of the publicists).

Why does poiblitheoir change to phoiblitheoir or bpoiblitheoir?

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

How is 'poiblitheoir' related to 'poiblíocht'?

A 'poiblitheoir' is the person who creates 'poiblíocht' (publicity), from the verb 'poiblígh' (publicise).

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