HeyRuaHow to say “packer” in Irish
- Irish:
- pacálaí
- English:
- packer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAH-kaw-lee” /ˈpˠakaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- pacálaithe (packers)
- Genitive singular:
- pacálaí, an phacálaí (e.g. pá an phacálaí, the packer's pay)
- Genitive plural:
- pacálaithe, na bpacálaithe (e.g. obair na bpacálaithe, the work of the packers)
What does “pacálaí” mean?
- packer
- A person whose job is to pack goods into boxes, crates or other containers.Also: packager, packing worker.
“Pacálaí” with the article
The plural of packer in Irish is pacálaithe. Here is pacálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pacálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pacálaí, the Irish word for packer.
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Packer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for packer?
The Irish for packer is pacálaí (pronounced “PAH-kaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pacálaithe.
How do you pronounce pacálaí in Irish?
Pacálaí is said like “PAH-kaw-lee” (IPA /ˈpˠakaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of packer in Irish?
The plural of pacálaí is pacálaithe; with the article, na pacálaithe means “the packers”. The genitive plural is pacálaithe, as in obair na bpacálaithe (the work of the packers).
Why does pacálaí change to phacálaí or bpacálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pacálaí becomes mo phacálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpacálaí (eclipsis).
How is 'pacálaí' related to 'pacáil'?
'Pacálaí' is the person who does the packing, while 'pacáil' is the verb 'pack' and its verbal noun 'packing'.
