HeyRuaHow to say “pickaxe” in Irish
- Irish:
- piocóid
- English:
- pickaxe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PYUK-ohj” /ˈpʲɪkoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- piocóidí (pickaxes)
- Genitive singular:
- piocóide, na piocóide (e.g. feac na piocóide, the handle of the pickaxe)
- Genitive plural:
- piocóidí, na bpiocóidí (e.g. fuaim na bpiocóidí, the sound of the pickaxes)
What does “piocóid” mean?
- pickaxe
- A heavy tool with a long handle and a pointed iron head, used for breaking hard ground or rock.Also: pick, mattock, pickax.
“Piocóid” with the article
The plural of pickaxe in Irish is piocóidí. Here is piocóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Piocóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piocóid, the Irish word for pickaxe.
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Pickaxe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pickaxe?
The Irish for pickaxe is piocóid (pronounced “PYUK-ohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is piocóidí.
How do you pronounce piocóid in Irish?
Piocóid is said like “PYUK-ohj” (IPA /ˈpʲɪkoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of pickaxe in Irish?
The plural of piocóid is piocóidí; with the article, na piocóidí means “the pickaxes”. The genitive plural is piocóidí, as in fuaim na bpiocóidí (the sound of the pickaxes).
Why does piocóid change to phiocóid or bpiocóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piocóid becomes mo phiocóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiocóid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between piocóid and grafán?
A piocóid is a pickaxe with a pointed head for breaking hard ground or rock, while a grafán is a grubbing tool or mattock with a broad blade for digging out roots and weeds.
