HeyRuaHow to say “part” in Irish
- Irish:
- páirt
- English:
- part, role, participation, partnership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pawrtch” /pˠɑːɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- páirteanna (parts)
- Genitive singular:
- páirte, na páirte (e.g. ag foghlaim na páirte, learning the part)
- Genitive plural:
- páirteanna, na bpáirteanna (e.g. liosta na bpáirteanna, the list of parts)
What does “páirt” mean?
“Páirt” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- part
- A piece or portion of something, or a role or share in an activity.Also: portion, share, piece.
3 other meanings: role or participation or partnership
- 2role
- A character or role played by an actor in a play or film.Also: part, character.
- 3participation
- Taking part in something, as in the phrase 'páirt a ghlacadh i rud'.Also: involvement, taking part.
- 4partnership
- Association, alliance or fellowship between people, or a side taken in a dispute.Also: association, alliance, side, fellowship.
Other Irish words for part: cuid (part), ról (role), scar (separate), dealaigh (separate)
“Páirt” with the article
The plural of part in Irish is páirteanna. Here is páirt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Páirt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using páirt, the Irish word for part.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Part in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for part?
The Irish for part is páirt (pronounced “pawrtch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is páirteanna. Depending on context it can also mean role or participation or partnership.
How do you pronounce páirt in Irish?
Páirt is said like “pawrtch” (IPA /pˠɑːɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of part in Irish?
The plural of páirt is páirteanna; with the article, na páirteanna means “the parts”. The genitive plural is páirteanna, as in liosta na bpáirteanna (the list of parts).
Does páirt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Páirt can mean part, role, participation or partnership, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does páirt change to pháirt or bpáirt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) páirt becomes mo pháirt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpáirt (eclipsis).
How do I say 'take part' in Irish?
Use 'páirt a ghlacadh i rud', for example 'ghlac mé páirt sa rás' (I took part in the race).
What is the difference between 'páirt' and 'cuid'?
'Cuid' is the usual word for a portion or share of something, while 'páirt' is used for a role or participation, and for a component, as in 'páirteanna innill'.
