Pepper in Irish (Piobar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pepper?

The Irish for pepper is piobar (pronounced “PYIB-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piobair.

Q: What is the plural of pepper in Irish?

The plural of piobar is piobair; with the article, na piobair means “the peppers”. The genitive plural is piobar, as in praghas na bpiobar (the price of the peppers).

How to say “pepper” in Irish

Irish:: piobar
English:: pepper
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “PYIB-ur” /ˈpʲɪbˠəɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: piobair (peppers)
Genitive singular:: piobair, an phiobair (e.g. blas an phiobair, the taste of the pepper)
Genitive plural:: piobar, na bpiobar (e.g. praghas na bpiobar, the price of the peppers)

What does “piobar” mean?

“Piobar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

pepper: A hot-tasting spice made from the dried, ground berries of the pepper plant, used to season food.Also: black pepper, ground pepper, spice.

1 other meaning:

2pepper: The hollow fruit of the capsicum plant, eaten as a vegetable, red, green or yellow.Also: bell pepper, capsicum, sweet pepper, chilli pepper.

“Piobar” with the article

The plural of pepper in Irish is piobair. Here is piobar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an piobar

the pepper

No change after an

na piobair

the peppers

Plural: no change after na

“Piobar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using piobar, the Irish word for pepper.

An dtabharfá an piobar dom, le do thoil?

Would you pass me the pepper, please?

Chuir mé salann agus piobar ar an bhfeoil.

I put salt and pepper on the meat.

Tá an iomarca piobair san anraith seo.

There's too much pepper in this soup.

Cheannaigh mé trí phiobar dhearga san ollmhargadh.

I bought three red peppers in the supermarket.

Gearr na piobair ina stiallacha tanaí.

Cut the peppers into thin strips.

Is maith liom piobar glas i mo shailéad.

I like green pepper in my salad.

Tá an muileann piobair folamh arís.

The pepper mill is empty again.

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Pepper in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pepper?

The Irish for pepper is piobar (pronounced “PYIB-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piobair.

How do you pronounce piobar in Irish?

Piobar is said like “PYIB-ur” (IPA /ˈpʲɪbˠəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of pepper in Irish?

The plural of piobar is piobair; with the article, na piobair means “the peppers”. The genitive plural is piobar, as in praghas na bpiobar (the price of the peppers).

Why does piobar change to phiobar or bpiobar?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piobar becomes mo phiobar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiobar (eclipsis).

Does 'piobar' mean both the spice and the vegetable?

Yes, 'piobar' covers both: 'salann agus piobar' is salt and pepper, while 'piobar dearg' or 'piobar glas' is a red or green pepper.

How do I say peppermint in Irish?

Use 'miontas piobair' or 'lus an phiobair'.

Pepper in Irish (Piobar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage