HeyRuaHow to say “package” in Irish
- Irish:
- pacáiste
- English:
- package
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAH-kaw-shtyuh” /ˈpˠakaːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- pacáistí (packages)
- Genitive singular:
- pacáiste, an phacáiste (e.g. clúdach an phacáiste, the wrapping of the package)
- Genitive plural:
- pacáistí, na bpacáistí (e.g. seachadadh na bpacáistí, the delivery of the packages)
What does “pacáiste” mean?
“Pacáiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- package
- A parcel or wrapped bundle of things, often sent by post.Also: parcel, packet, bundle.
1 other meaning:
- 2package
- A set of things or measures offered together as one unit, such as a deal or a software package.Also: deal, bundle, package deal.
Other Irish words for package: beartán (parcel)
“Pacáiste” with the article
The plural of package in Irish is pacáistí. Here is pacáiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pacáiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pacáiste, the Irish word for package.
Other nouns in Irish
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Package in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for package?
The Irish for package is pacáiste (pronounced “PAH-kaw-shtyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pacáistí.
How do you pronounce pacáiste in Irish?
Pacáiste is said like “PAH-kaw-shtyuh” (IPA /ˈpˠakaːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of package in Irish?
The plural of pacáiste is pacáistí; with the article, na pacáistí means “the packages”. The genitive plural is pacáistí, as in seachadadh na bpacáistí (the delivery of the packages).
Why does pacáiste change to phacáiste or bpacáiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pacáiste becomes mo phacáiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpacáiste (eclipsis).
What is the difference between pacáiste and beartán?
Both can mean a parcel; beartán is the more traditional word for a bundle or parcel, while pacáiste is common for postal packages and for package deals.
