HeyRuaHow to say “patio” in Irish
- Irish:
- paitió
- English:
- patio
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAT-ee-oh” /ˈpatʲiːoː/
- Plural:
- paitiónna (patios)
- Genitive singular:
- paitió, an phaitió (e.g. leaca an phaitió, the slabs of the patio)
- Genitive plural:
- paitiónna, na bpaitiónna (e.g. dearadh na bpaitiónna, the design of the patios)
What does “paitió” mean?
- patio
- A paved outdoor area next to a house, used for sitting or eating outside.Also: terrace, paved area.
“Paitió” with the article
The plural of patio in Irish is paitiónna. Here is paitió after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paitió” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paitió, the Irish word for patio.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Patio in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for patio?
The Irish for patio is paitió (pronounced “PAT-ee-oh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paitiónna.
How do you pronounce paitió in Irish?
Paitió is said like “PAT-ee-oh” (IPA /ˈpatʲiːoː/).
What is the plural of patio in Irish?
The plural of paitió is paitiónna; with the article, na paitiónna means “the patios”. The genitive plural is paitiónna, as in dearadh na bpaitiónna (the design of the patios).
Why does paitió change to phaitió or bpaitió?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paitió becomes mo phaitió (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaitió (eclipsis).
Is 'paitió' the same as 'ardán'?
An 'ardán' is a terrace or raised platform, while 'paitió' is specifically a paved area beside a house; in a garden context 'paitió' is the usual word.
