HeyRuaHow to say “packet” in Irish
- Irish:
- paicéad
- English:
- packet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pa-KAYD” /pˠaˈcˑeːdˠ/
- Plural:
- paicéid (packets)
- Genitive singular:
- paicéid, an phaicéid (e.g. ábhar an phaicéid, the contents of the packet)
- Genitive plural:
- paicéad, na bpaicéad (e.g. líon na bpaicéad, the number of packets)
What does “paicéad” mean?
“Paicéad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- packet
- A small package or container, usually of paper or cardboard, holding goods such as biscuits, crisps or cigarettes.Also: pack, package, parcel.
1 other meaning:
- 2packet
- In computing, a unit of data sent across a network.Also: data packet.
Other Irish words for packet: ceangaltán (bundle)
“Paicéad” with the article
The plural of packet in Irish is paicéid. Here is paicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paicéad, the Irish word for packet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Packet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for packet?
The Irish for packet is paicéad (pronounced “pa-KAYD”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paicéid.
How do you pronounce paicéad in Irish?
Paicéad is said like “pa-KAYD” (IPA /pˠaˈcˑeːdˠ/).
What is the plural of packet in Irish?
The plural of paicéad is paicéid; with the article, na paicéid means “the packets”. The genitive plural is paicéad, as in líon na bpaicéad (the number of packets).
Why does paicéad change to phaicéad or bpaicéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paicéad becomes mo phaicéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaicéad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'paicéad' and 'beart'?
'Paicéad' is a small retail packet, such as 'paicéad brioscaí', while 'beart' or 'beartán' is a parcel or bundle, for example one sent in the post.
