HeyRuaHow to say “bullet” in Irish
- Irish:
- piléar
- English:
- bullet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIL-ayr” /pʲɪlʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- piléir (bullets)
- Genitive singular:
- piléir, an philéir (e.g. poll an philéir, the bullet hole)
- Genitive plural:
- piléar, na bpiléar (e.g. bosca piléar, a box of bullets)
What does “piléar” mean?
- bullet
- A small metal projectile fired from a gun.Also: shot, round, slug.
“Piléar” with the article
The plural of bullet in Irish is piléir. Here is piléar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Piléar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piléar, the Irish word for bullet.
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Bullet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bullet?
The Irish for bullet is piléar (pronounced “PIL-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piléir.
How do you pronounce piléar in Irish?
Piléar is said like “PIL-ayr” (IPA /pʲɪlʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of bullet in Irish?
The plural of piléar is piléir; with the article, na piléir means “the bullets”. The genitive plural is piléar, as in bosca piléar (a box of bullets).
Why does piléar change to philéar or bpiléar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piléar becomes mo philéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiléar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'piléar' and 'urchar'?
'Piléar' is the bullet itself, while 'urchar' is a shot or the act of firing, as in 'chaith sé urchar' (he fired a shot).
