HeyRuaHow to say “pile” in Irish
- Irish:
- píle
- English:
- pile, atomic pile
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PEE-luh” /ˈpʲiːlʲə/
- Plural:
- pílí (piles)
- Genitive singular:
- píle, an phíle (e.g. barr an phíle, the top of the pile)
- Genitive plural:
- pílí, na bpílí (e.g. airde na bpílí, the height of the piles)
What does “píle” mean?
“Píle” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pile
- A heavy post or column driven into the ground to support a building, bridge or pier.Also: stake, post, pillar.
“Píle” with the article
The plural of pile in Irish is pílí. Here is píle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Píle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using píle, the Irish word for pile.
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Pile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pile?
The Irish for pile is píle (pronounced “PEE-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pílí. Depending on context it can also mean atomic pile.
How do you pronounce píle in Irish?
Píle is said like “PEE-luh” (IPA /ˈpʲiːlʲə/).
What is the plural of pile in Irish?
The plural of píle is pílí; with the article, na pílí means “the piles”. The genitive plural is pílí, as in airde na bpílí (the height of the piles).
Does píle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Píle can mean pile or atomic pile, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does píle change to phíle or bpíle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píle becomes mo phíle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíle (eclipsis).
Does 'píle' mean a pile or heap of things?
No, 'píle' is a supporting post driven into the ground; a heap is 'carn' or 'cruach'.
