HeyRuaHow to say “parrot” in Irish
- Irish:
- pearóid
- English:
- parrot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-oh-ij” /ˈpʲaɾˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- pearóidí (parrots)
- Genitive singular:
- pearóide, na pearóide (e.g. cleití na pearóide, the parrot's feathers)
- Genitive plural:
- pearóidí, na bpearóidí (e.g. cliabhán na bpearóidí, the parrots' cage)
What does “pearóid” mean?
- parrot
- A brightly coloured tropical bird with a curved beak that can imitate human speech.Also: parakeet, talking bird.
“Pearóid” with the article
The plural of parrot in Irish is pearóidí. Here is pearóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pearóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pearóid, the Irish word for parrot.
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Parrot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parrot?
The Irish for parrot is pearóid (pronounced “PAR-oh-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pearóidí.
How do you pronounce pearóid in Irish?
Pearóid is said like “PAR-oh-ij” (IPA /ˈpʲaɾˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of parrot in Irish?
The plural of pearóid is pearóidí; with the article, na pearóidí means “the parrots”. The genitive plural is pearóidí, as in cliabhán na bpearóidí (the parrots' cage).
Why does pearóid change to phearóid or bpearóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pearóid becomes mo phearóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpearóid (eclipsis).
Can 'pearóid' describe a person who repeats things?
Yes, as in English, you can call someone a 'pearóid' if they just repeat what others say without thinking.
