HeyRuaHow to say “pepper pot” in Irish
- Irish:
- piobarán
- English:
- pepper pot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIB-uh-rawn” /ˈpʲɪbˠəɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- piobaráin (pepper pots)
- Genitive singular:
- piobaráin, an phiobaráin (e.g. claibín an phiobaráin, the lid of the pepper pot)
- Genitive plural:
- piobarán, na bpiobarán (e.g. bailiúchán piobarán, a collection of pepper pots)
What does “piobarán” mean?
- pepper pot
- A small container with holes in the top, used for sprinkling pepper on food.Also: pepper shaker, pepper castor, pepper pot container.
“Piobarán” with the article
The plural of pepper pot in Irish is piobaráin. Here is piobarán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Piobarán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piobarán, the Irish word for pepper pot.
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Pepper pot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pepper pot?
The Irish for pepper pot is piobarán (pronounced “PIB-uh-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piobaráin.
How do you pronounce piobarán in Irish?
Piobarán is said like “PIB-uh-rawn” (IPA /ˈpʲɪbˠəɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pepper pot in Irish?
The plural of piobarán is piobaráin; with the article, na piobaráin means “the pepper pots”. The genitive plural is piobarán, as in bailiúchán piobarán (a collection of pepper pots).
Why does piobarán change to phiobarán or bpiobarán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piobarán becomes mo phiobarán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiobarán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'piobar' and 'piobarán'?
'Piobar' is the pepper itself, while 'piobarán' is the pot or shaker you keep it in. The salt equivalent is 'sáileán'.
