HeyRuaHow to say “passport” in Irish
- Irish:
- pas
- English:
- passport, pass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pass” /pˠasˠ/
- Plural:
- pasanna (passports)
- Genitive singular:
- pas, an phas (e.g. uimhir an phas, the passport number)
- Genitive plural:
- pasanna, na bpasanna (e.g. oifig na bpasanna, the passport office)
What does “pas” mean?
“Pas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- passport
- An official document that lets you travel to other countries.Also: travel document.
2 other meanings: pass
- 2pass
- A permit or ticket that allows you to enter a place or travel.Also: permit, free pass.
- 3pass
- In sport, the act of passing the ball to a teammate.Also: ball pass.
“Pas” with the article
The plural of passport in Irish is pasanna. Here is pas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pas, the Irish word for passport.
Other nouns in Irish
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Passport in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for passport?
The Irish for passport is pas (pronounced “pass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pasanna. Depending on context it can also mean pass.
How do you pronounce pas in Irish?
Pas is said like “pass” (IPA /pˠasˠ/).
What is the plural of passport in Irish?
The plural of pas is pasanna; with the article, na pasanna means “the passports”. The genitive plural is pasanna, as in oifig na bpasanna (the passport office).
Does pas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pas can mean passport or pass, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pas change to phas or bpas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pas becomes mo phas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpas (eclipsis).
Is 'pas' also used for passing an exam?
In everyday speech 'pas' can mean a pass in an exam, but the standard way to say you passed is 'd'éirigh liom sa scrúdú'.
