HeyRuaHow to say “pike” in Irish
- Irish:
- píce
- English:
- pike, pitchfork, peak
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PEE-keh” /ˈpʲiːcə/
- Plural:
- pící (pikes)
- Genitive singular:
- píce, an phíce (e.g. cos an phíce, the shaft of the pike)
- Genitive plural:
- pící, na bpící (e.g. fir na bpící, the pikemen)
What does “píce” mean?
“Píce” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pike
- A long spear-like weapon with a pointed head, as used in old warfare.Also: spear, lance.
2 other meanings: pitchfork or peak
- 2pitchfork
- A long-handled fork used for lifting hay or straw.Also: fork, hayfork.
- 3peak
- A pointed end or top of something, such as the peak of a cap or of a sail.Also: point, tip, sprit.
“Píce” with the article
The plural of pike in Irish is pící. Here is píce after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Píce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using píce, the Irish word for pike.
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Pike in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pike?
The Irish for pike is píce (pronounced “PEE-keh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pící. Depending on context it can also mean pitchfork or peak.
How do you pronounce píce in Irish?
Píce is said like “PEE-keh” (IPA /ˈpʲiːcə/).
What is the plural of pike in Irish?
The plural of píce is pící; with the article, na pící means “the pikes”. The genitive plural is pící, as in fir na bpící (the pikemen).
Does píce have more than one meaning?
Yes. Píce can mean pike, pitchfork or peak, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does píce change to phíce or bpíce?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píce becomes mo phíce (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíce (eclipsis).
Is 'píce' the same as 'forc'?
A 'forc' is usually a table or garden fork, while 'píce' is a long pitchfork for hay, or a pike as a weapon.
