HeyRuaHow to say “pickpocket” in Irish
- Irish:
- peasghadaí
- English:
- pickpocket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PASS-ghad-ee” /ˈpʲasˌɣadiː/
- Plural:
- peasghadaithe (pickpockets)
- Genitive singular:
- peasghadaí, an pheasghadaí (e.g. lámh an pheasghadaí, the pickpocket's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- peasghadaithe, na bpeasghadaithe (e.g. buíon na bpeasghadaithe, the gang of pickpockets)
What does “peasghadaí” mean?
- pickpocket
- A thief who steals money or small things from people's pockets or bags.Also: pocket thief, thief.
“Peasghadaí” with the article
The plural of pickpocket in Irish is peasghadaithe. Here is peasghadaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peasghadaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peasghadaí, the Irish word for pickpocket.
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Pickpocket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pickpocket?
The Irish for pickpocket is peasghadaí (pronounced “PASS-ghad-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peasghadaithe.
How do you pronounce peasghadaí in Irish?
Peasghadaí is said like “PASS-ghad-ee” (IPA /ˈpʲasˌɣadiː/).
What is the plural of pickpocket in Irish?
The plural of peasghadaí is peasghadaithe; with the article, na peasghadaithe means “the pickpockets”. The genitive plural is peasghadaithe, as in buíon na bpeasghadaithe (the gang of pickpockets).
Why does peasghadaí change to pheasghadaí or bpeasghadaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peasghadaí becomes mo pheasghadaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeasghadaí (eclipsis).
How is 'peasghadaí' formed?
It combines 'peas' (purse) with 'gadaí' (thief), so it is literally a purse thief. The general word for thief is 'gadaí'.
