HeyRuaHow to say “parsley” in Irish
- Irish:
- peirsil
- English:
- parsley
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PER-shil” /ˈpʲɛɾʲʃəlʲ/
- Plural:
- peirsilí (parsleys)
- Genitive singular:
- peirsile, na peirsile (e.g. anlann peirsile, parsley sauce)
- Genitive plural:
- peirsilí, na bpeirsilí (e.g. cineálacha na bpeirsilí, the kinds of parsley)
What does “peirsil” mean?
- parsley
- A green herb with curly or flat leaves, used to flavour and garnish food.Also: herb, garnish.
“Peirsil” with the article
The plural of parsley in Irish is peirsilí. Here is peirsil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peirsil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peirsil, the Irish word for parsley.
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Parsley in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parsley?
The Irish for parsley is peirsil (pronounced “PER-shil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is peirsilí.
How do you pronounce peirsil in Irish?
Peirsil is said like “PER-shil” (IPA /ˈpʲɛɾʲʃəlʲ/).
What is the plural of parsley in Irish?
The plural of peirsil is peirsilí; with the article, na peirsilí means “the parsleys”. The genitive plural is peirsilí, as in cineálacha na bpeirsilí (the kinds of parsley).
Why does peirsil change to pheirsil or bpeirsil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peirsil becomes mo pheirsil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeirsil (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish word for parsley besides 'peirsil'?
'Peirsil' is the standard word; the plant is also called 'lus na peirsile' in some sources, but 'peirsil' is what you will hear and read.
