HeyRuaHow to say “paste” in Irish
- Irish:
- paist
- English:
- paste
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “pashtch” /pˠaʃtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- paiste, na paiste (e.g. crúiscín paiste, a jar of paste)
What does “paist” mean?
- paste
- A soft, moist, smooth mixture, such as one used for sticking things or a food spread.Also: glue paste, spread, pulp.
“Paist” with the article
Here is paist after the article (an t-alt).
an phaist
the paste
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Paist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paist, the Irish word for paste.
Tá paist ag teastáil uainn don pháipéar balla.
We need paste for the wallpaper.
Cuir an phaist ar chúl an phóstaer.
Put the paste on the back of the poster.
Rinne na páistí paist as plúr agus uisce.
The children made paste from flour and water.
Tá boladh láidir ón bpaist seo.
This paste has a strong smell.
Bhí mo lámha clúdaithe i bpaist.
My hands were covered in paste.
Cheannaigh sí próca paiste sa siopa.
She bought a jar of paste in the shop.
Measc an phaist go dtí go mbeidh sí mín.
Mix the paste until it is smooth.
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Paste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paste?
The Irish for paste is paist (pronounced “pashtch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce paist in Irish?
Paist is said like “pashtch” (IPA /pˠaʃtʲ/).
Does paist have a plural?
No plural form is given for paist in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does paist change to phaist or bpaist?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paist becomes mo phaist (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaist (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'paist' and 'taos'?
'Paist' is a paste, for example for sticking or a food spread, while 'taos' usually means dough, as in bread dough. Toothpaste is 'taos fiacla' or 'paist fiacla'.
