HeyRuaHow to say “pillow” in Irish
- Irish:
- piliúr
- English:
- pillow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIL-oor” /ˈpʲɪlʲuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- piliúir (pillows)
- Genitive singular:
- piliúir, an philiúir (e.g. clúdach an philiúir, the pillowcase (cover of the pillow))
- Genitive plural:
- piliúr, na bpiliúr (e.g. clúdaigh na bpiliúr, the pillowcases)
What does “piliúr” mean?
- pillow
- A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed.Also: bed pillow, cushion.
Other Irish words for pillow: cúisín (cushion)
“Piliúr” with the article
The plural of pillow in Irish is piliúir. Here is piliúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Piliúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piliúr, the Irish word for pillow.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pillow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pillow?
The Irish for pillow is piliúr (pronounced “PIL-oor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is piliúir.
How do you pronounce piliúr in Irish?
Piliúr is said like “PIL-oor” (IPA /ˈpʲɪlʲuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of pillow in Irish?
The plural of piliúr is piliúir; with the article, na piliúir means “the pillows”. The genitive plural is piliúr, as in clúdaigh na bpiliúr (the pillowcases).
Why does piliúr change to philiúr or bpiliúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piliúr becomes mo philiúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiliúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between piliúr and adhairt?
Piliúr is the ordinary word for a pillow; adhairt is a bolster or pillow, more literary or regional. Use piliúr in everyday speech.
