Pilot in Irish (Píolóta): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pilot?

The Irish for pilot is píolóta (pronounced “PEE-loh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is píolótaí. Depending on context it can also mean pilot (of ship).

Q: What is the plural of pilot in Irish?

The plural of píolóta is píolótaí; with the article, na píolótaí means “the pilots”. The genitive plural is píolótaí, as in traenáil na bpíolótaí (the training of the pilots).

Q: Does píolóta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Píolóta can mean pilot or pilot (of ship), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pilot” in Irish

Irish:: píolóta
English:: pilot, pilot (of ship)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “PEE-loh-tuh” /ˈpʲiːl̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: píolótaí (pilots)
Genitive singular:: píolóta, an phíolóta (e.g. suíochán an phíolóta, the pilot's seat)
Genitive plural:: píolótaí, na bpíolótaí (e.g. traenáil na bpíolótaí, the training of the pilots)

What does “píolóta” mean?

“Píolóta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

pilot: A person who flies an aircraft.Also: aircraft pilot, airline pilot, aviator.

1 other meaning: pilot (of ship)

2pilot (of ship): A person who guides ships into or out of a harbour.Also: pilot, harbour pilot, ship pilot, maritime pilot.

“Píolóta” with the article

The plural of pilot in Irish is píolótaí. Here is píolóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an píolóta

the pilot

No change after an

na píolótaí

the pilots

Plural: no change after na

“Píolóta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using píolóta, the Irish word for pilot.

Ba mhaith liom a bheith i mo phíolóta.

I would like to be a pilot.

Labhair an píolóta linn roimh an eitilt.

The pilot spoke to us before the flight.

Thuirling an píolóta an t-eitleán go slán.

The pilot landed the plane safely.

Tá éide an phíolóta crochta sa seomra.

The pilot's uniform is hanging in the room.

Bhí na píolótaí ar stailc inné.

The pilots were on strike yesterday.

Is píolóta le hAer Lingus é m'uncail.

My uncle is a pilot with Aer Lingus.

Thug píolóta an long isteach sa chuan.

A pilot brought the ship into the harbour.

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Pilot in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pilot?

The Irish for pilot is píolóta (pronounced “PEE-loh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is píolótaí. Depending on context it can also mean pilot (of ship).

How do you pronounce píolóta in Irish?

Píolóta is said like “PEE-loh-tuh” (IPA /ˈpʲiːl̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of pilot in Irish?

The plural of píolóta is píolótaí; with the article, na píolótaí means “the pilots”. The genitive plural is píolótaí, as in traenáil na bpíolótaí (the training of the pilots).

Does píolóta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Píolóta can mean pilot or pilot (of ship), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does píolóta change to phíolóta or bpíolóta?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píolóta becomes mo phíolóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíolóta (eclipsis).

How do I say 'I am a pilot' in Irish?

Say 'Is píolóta mé' or 'Tá mé i mo phíolóta'.

Pilot in Irish (Píolóta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage