HeyRuaHow to say “publicity” in Irish
- Irish:
- poiblíocht
- English:
- publicity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PWIB-lee-ukht” /ˈpˠɪbʲlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- poiblíochta, na poiblíochta (e.g. feachtas poiblíochta, publicity campaign)
What does “poiblíocht” mean?
- publicity
- Attention given to someone or something by the media or public, or the work of making something widely known.Also: promotion, public attention, exposure.
Other Irish words for publicity: fógraíocht (advertising)
“Poiblíocht” with the article
Here is poiblíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Poiblíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poiblíocht, the Irish word for publicity.
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Publicity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for publicity?
The Irish for publicity is poiblíocht (pronounced “PWIB-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce poiblíocht in Irish?
Poiblíocht is said like “PWIB-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈpˠɪbʲlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does poiblíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for poiblíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does poiblíocht change to phoiblíocht or bpoiblíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poiblíocht becomes mo phoiblíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoiblíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between poiblíocht and fógraíocht?
Poiblíocht is publicity or public attention in general, while fógraíocht is advertising, usually paid announcements.
