HeyRuaHow to say “paprika” in Irish
- Irish:
- paiprice
- English:
- paprika
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAP-rik-uh” /ˈpapʲɾʲəcə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- paiprice, an phaiprice (e.g. spúnóg paiprice, a spoonful of paprika)
What does “paiprice” mean?
- paprika
- A red powdered spice made from dried sweet peppers, used to flavour and colour food.Also: red pepper spice, spice.
“Paiprice” with the article
Here is paiprice after the article (an t-alt).
an paiprice
the paprika
No change after an
“Paiprice” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paiprice, the Irish word for paprika.
Cuir paiprice ar an sicín.
Put paprika on the chicken.
Tá an paiprice sa chófra.
The paprika is in the cupboard.
Chroith sí beagán paiprice ar na huibheacha.
She sprinkled a little paprika on the eggs.
Is maith liom blas na paiprice.
I like the taste of paprika.
Níl aon phaiprice fágtha againn.
We have no paprika left.
Bíonn paiprice i ngoulash i gcónaí.
Goulash always has paprika in it.
Cheannaigh mé paiprice deataithe sa siopa.
I bought smoked paprika in the shop.
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Paprika in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paprika?
The Irish for paprika is paiprice (pronounced “PAP-rik-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce paiprice in Irish?
Paiprice is said like “PAP-rik-uh” (IPA /ˈpapʲɾʲəcə/).
Does paiprice have a plural?
No plural form is given for paiprice in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does paiprice change to phaiprice or bpaiprice?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paiprice becomes mo phaiprice (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaiprice (eclipsis).
Is 'paiprice' the same as 'piobar'?
No, 'piobar' is pepper in general, while 'paiprice' is the specific red spice paprika made from dried peppers.
