HeyRuaHow to say “pea” in Irish
- Irish:
- piseán
- English:
- pea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PISH-awn” /ˈpʲɪʃaːnʲ/
- Plural:
- piseáin (peas)
- Genitive singular:
- piseáin, an phiseáin (e.g. blas an phiseáin, the taste of the pea)
- Genitive plural:
- piseán, na bpiseán (e.g. anraith piseán, pea soup)
What does “piseán” mean?
- pea
- A small round green seed that grows in a pod and is eaten as a vegetable.Also: peas, garden pea.
Other Irish words for pea: pis (pea)
“Piseán” with the article
The plural of pea in Irish is piseáin. Here is piseán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Piseán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piseán, the Irish word for pea.
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Pea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pea?
The Irish for pea is piseán (pronounced “PISH-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piseáin.
How do you pronounce piseán in Irish?
Piseán is said like “PISH-awn” (IPA /ˈpʲɪʃaːnʲ/).
What is the plural of pea in Irish?
The plural of piseán is piseáin; with the article, na piseáin means “the peas”. The genitive plural is piseán, as in anraith piseán (pea soup).
Why does piseán change to phiseán or bpiseán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piseán becomes mo phiseán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiseán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'piseán' and 'pis'?
Both mean pea; 'pis' is the more traditional word, while 'piseán' is very common for the vegetable, as in 'piseáin ghlasa' (green peas).
