HeyRuaHow to say “Peter” in Irish
- Irish:
- Peadar
- English:
- Peter, Saint Peter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAD-er” /ˈpʲad̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Peadair (e.g. teach Pheadair, Peter's house)
What does “Peadar” mean?
“Peadar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Peter
- A male first name, the Irish form of Peter.Also: pete, male name.
1 other meaning: Saint Peter
- 2Saint Peter
- The apostle Peter, often called Peadar Naofa or Peadar Aspal.Also: Peter the apostle, St Peter.
“Peadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Peadar, the Irish word for Peter.
Is é Peadar mo dheartháir is sine.
Peter is my eldest brother.
Chonaic mé Peadar ar an mbus inné.
I saw Peter on the bus yesterday.
A Pheadair, an dtiocfaidh tú liom?
Peter, will you come with me?
Tá carr Pheadair páirceáilte taobh amuigh.
Peter's car is parked outside.
Thug mé an leabhar do Pheadar.
I gave the book to Peter.
Bhí Peadar Naofa ina iascaire.
Saint Peter was a fisherman.
Tá Peadar ag obair i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Peter is working in Dublin.
Other nouns in Irish
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Peter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Peter?
The Irish for Peter is Peadar (pronounced “PAD-er”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Saint Peter.
How do you pronounce Peadar in Irish?
Peadar is said like “PAD-er” (IPA /ˈpʲad̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does Peadar have a plural?
No. Peadar is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does Peadar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Peadar can mean Peter or Saint Peter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Peadar become Pheadair or A Pheadair?
When addressing someone you say 'A Pheadair' (vocative), and 'Pheadair' is used for possession, as in 'teach Pheadair', Peter's house.
