HeyRuaHow to say “pea” in Irish
- Irish:
- pis
- English:
- pea, pea plant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pish” /pʲɪʃ/
- Plural:
- piseanna (peas)
- Genitive singular:
- pise, na pise (e.g. blas na pise, the taste of the pea)
- Genitive plural:
- piseanna, na bpiseanna (e.g. mála piseanna, a bag of peas)
What does “pis” mean?
“Pis” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pea
- A small round green seed that grows in a pod and is eaten as a vegetable.Also: peas, green pea, garden pea.
1 other meaning: pea plant
- 2pea plant
- The climbing plant that produces peas in pods.Also: pea, pea vine.
Other Irish words for pea: piseán (pea)
“Pis” with the article
The plural of pea in Irish is piseanna. Here is pis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pis, 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 pis (pronounced “pish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is piseanna. Depending on context it can also mean pea plant.
How do you pronounce pis in Irish?
Pis is said like “pish” (IPA /pʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of pea in Irish?
The plural of pis is piseanna; with the article, na piseanna means “the peas”. The genitive plural is piseanna, as in mála piseanna (a bag of peas).
Does pis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pis can mean pea or pea plant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pis change to phis or bpis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pis becomes mo phis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pis' and 'pónaire'?
'Pis' is a pea, while 'pónaire' is a bean. For example, 'piseanna' are peas and 'pónairí' are beans.
