HeyRuaHow to say “peach” in Irish
- Irish:
- péitseog
- English:
- peach, peach tree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAYT-shohg” /ˈpʲeːtʲʃoːɡ/
- Plural:
- péitseoga (peaches)
- Genitive singular:
- péitseoige, na péitseoige (e.g. cloch na péitseoige, the stone of the peach)
- Genitive plural:
- péitseog, na bpéitseog (e.g. canna péitseog, a can of peaches)
What does “péitseog” mean?
“Péitseog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- peach
- A soft, round, juicy fruit with fuzzy yellow-pink skin and a large stone inside.Also: peach fruit.
1 other meaning: peach tree
- 2peach tree
- The tree on which peaches grow.
“Péitseog” with the article
The plural of peach in Irish is péitseoga. Here is péitseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Péitseog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using péitseog, the Irish word for peach.
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Peach in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for peach?
The Irish for peach is péitseog (pronounced “PAYT-shohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is péitseoga. Depending on context it can also mean peach tree.
How do you pronounce péitseog in Irish?
Péitseog is said like “PAYT-shohg” (IPA /ˈpʲeːtʲʃoːɡ/).
What is the plural of peach in Irish?
The plural of péitseog is péitseoga; with the article, na péitseoga means “the peaches”. The genitive plural is péitseog, as in canna péitseog (a can of peaches).
Does péitseog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Péitseog can mean peach or peach tree, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does péitseog change to phéitseog or bpéitseog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) péitseog becomes mo phéitseog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpéitseog (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for apricot, often confused with peach?
An apricot is 'aibreog', while a peach is 'péitseog'.
