HeyRuaHow to say “kitten” in Irish
- Irish:
- piscín
- English:
- kitten
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pish-KEEN” /pʲɪˈʃciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- piscíní (kittens)
- Genitive singular:
- piscín, an phiscín (e.g. eireaball an phiscín, the kitten's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- piscíní, na bpiscíní (e.g. cliabh na bpiscíní, the kittens' basket)
What does “piscín” mean?
- kitten
- A young cat.Also: kitty, young cat, pussycat.
Other Irish words for kitten: puisín (kitten)
“Piscín” with the article
The plural of kitten in Irish is piscíní. Here is piscín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Piscín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piscín, the Irish word for kitten.
Other nouns in Irish
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Kitten in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kitten?
The Irish for kitten is piscín (pronounced “pish-KEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piscíní.
How do you pronounce piscín in Irish?
Piscín is said like “pish-KEEN” (IPA /pʲɪˈʃciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of kitten in Irish?
The plural of piscín is piscíní; with the article, na piscíní means “the kittens”. The genitive plural is piscíní, as in cliabh na bpiscíní (the kittens' basket).
Why does piscín change to phiscín or bpiscín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piscín becomes mo phiscín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiscín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between piscín and puisín?
Both can mean a kitten or pussycat; piscín is the usual word for a kitten, while puisín is often a pet name for a cat. Coileán is a puppy, not a kitten.
