Sentence in Irish (Pianbhreith): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sentence?

The Irish for sentence is pianbhreith (pronounced “PEE-un-vreh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pianbhreitheanna.

Q: What is the plural of sentence in Irish?

The plural of pianbhreith is pianbhreitheanna; with the article, na pianbhreitheanna means “the sentences”. The genitive plural is pianbhreitheanna, as in fad na bpianbhreitheanna (the length of the sentences).

How to say “sentence” in Irish

Irish:: pianbhreith
English:: sentence
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “PEE-un-vreh” /ˈpʲiənˌvʲɾʲɛ/

Various forms

Plural:: pianbhreitheanna (sentences)
Genitive singular:: pianbhreithe, na pianbhreithe (e.g. fad na pianbhreithe, length of the sentence)
Genitive plural:: pianbhreitheanna, na bpianbhreitheanna (e.g. fad na bpianbhreitheanna, the length of the sentences)

What does “pianbhreith” mean?

sentence: The punishment a court formally imposes on a person convicted of a crime.Also: penal sentence, prison sentence, judicial sentence, punishment.

Other Irish words for sentence: abairt (sentence)

“Pianbhreith” with the article

The plural of sentence in Irish is pianbhreitheanna. Here is pianbhreith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phianbhreith

the sentence

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na pianbhreitheanna

the sentences

Plural: no change after na

“Pianbhreith” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using pianbhreith, the Irish word for sentence.

Gearradh pianbhreith cúig bliana air.

He was given a five-year sentence.

Bhí an phianbhreith ródhian, dar leis an dlíodóir.

The lawyer thought the sentence was too harsh.

Rinne sí achomharc in aghaidh na pianbhreithe.

She appealed against the sentence.

Tá pianbhreitheanna níos troime á n-éileamh ag an bpobal.

The public is demanding heavier sentences.

Chaith sé a phianbhreith i bpríosún Mhuinseo.

He served his sentence in Mountjoy prison.

Fógrófar an phianbhreith an tseachtain seo chugainn.

The sentence will be announced next week.

Cuireadh an phianbhreith ar fionraí.

The sentence was suspended.

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Sentence in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sentence?

The Irish for sentence is pianbhreith (pronounced “PEE-un-vreh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pianbhreitheanna.

How do you pronounce pianbhreith in Irish?

Pianbhreith is said like “PEE-un-vreh” (IPA /ˈpʲiənˌvʲɾʲɛ/).

What is the plural of sentence in Irish?

The plural of pianbhreith is pianbhreitheanna; with the article, na pianbhreitheanna means “the sentences”. The genitive plural is pianbhreitheanna, as in fad na bpianbhreitheanna (the length of the sentences).

Why does pianbhreith change to phianbhreith or bpianbhreith?

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

Can I use 'pianbhreith' for a grammatical sentence?

No, 'pianbhreith' is only a legal sentence. A sentence in grammar is 'abairt'.

What verb is used with 'pianbhreith'?

The usual verb is 'gearr': 'pianbhreith a ghearradh ar dhuine' means to sentence someone.

Sentence in Irish (Pianbhreith): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage