HeyRuaHow to say “pay” in Irish
- Irish:
- pá
- English:
- pay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “paw” /pˠaː/
- Plural:
- pánna (pays)
- Genitive singular:
- pá, an phá (e.g. lá an phá, pay day)
- Genitive plural:
- pánna, na bpánna (e.g. leibhéal na bpánna, the level of pay)
What does “pá” mean?
- pay
- Money given to someone in return for work, usually at regular intervals.Also: wages, salary, earnings.
“Pá” with the article
The plural of pay in Irish is pánna. Here is pá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pá, the Irish word for pay.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pay?
The Irish for pay is pá (pronounced “paw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pánna.
How do you pronounce pá in Irish?
Pá is said like “paw” (IPA /pˠaː/).
What is the plural of pay in Irish?
The plural of pá is pánna; with the article, na pánna means “the pays”. The genitive plural is pánna, as in leibhéal na bpánna (the level of pay).
Why does pá change to phá or bpá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pá becomes mo phá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpá (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pá' and 'tuarastal'?
'Pá' is general pay or wages, often weekly, while 'tuarastal' is a salary, usually a fixed annual amount for professional work.
