HeyRuaHow to say “pet” in Irish
- Irish:
- peata
- English:
- pet, spoiled child
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PYAT-uh” /ˈpʲat̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- peataí (pets)
- Genitive singular:
- peata, an pheata (e.g. bia an pheata, the pet's food)
- Genitive plural:
- peataí, na bpeataí (e.g. siopa peataí, pet shop)
What does “peata” mean?
“Peata” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pet
- An animal kept in the home for company and affection.Also: pet animal, companion animal, tame animal.
2 other meanings: spoiled child
- 2pet
- A person, especially a child, who is particularly cherished or favoured; also used as a term of endearment.Also: darling, favourite, dear.
- 3spoiled child
- A pampered or spoiled person, especially a child who is used to getting their own way.Also: pampered child, mollycoddle, spoilt brat.
Other Irish words for pet: maoinín (darling)
“Peata” with the article
The plural of pet in Irish is peataí. Here is peata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peata, the Irish word for pet.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Pet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pet?
The Irish for pet is peata (pronounced “PYAT-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peataí. Depending on context it can also mean spoiled child.
How do you pronounce peata in Irish?
Peata is said like “PYAT-uh” (IPA /ˈpʲat̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of pet in Irish?
The plural of peata is peataí; with the article, na peataí means “the pets”. The genitive plural is peataí, as in siopa peataí (pet shop).
Does peata have more than one meaning?
Yes. Peata can mean pet or spoiled child, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does peata change to pheata or bpeata?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peata becomes mo pheata (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeata (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is a spoiled child in Irish?
You can say 'Is peata é' or 'Tá sé ina pheata', and 'peata caillí' or 'peata mamaí' adds the idea of being pampered.
Can 'peata' be used as a term of endearment?
Yes, 'a pheata' is used affectionately, much like 'pet' or 'darling' in English.
