HeyRuaHow to say “pine” in Irish
- Irish:
- péine
- English:
- pine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAY-nyeh” /ˈpʲeːnʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- péine, an phéine (e.g. boladh an phéine, the smell of the pine)
What does “péine” mean?
- pine
- A pine tree, or the wood of the pine tree.Also: pine tree, pinewood, pine wood.
“Péine” with the article
Here is péine after the article (an t-alt).
an péine
the pine
No change after an
“Péine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using péine, the Irish word for pine.
Is crann síorghlas é an péine.
The pine is an evergreen tree.
Tá an bord seo déanta as péine.
This table is made of pine.
Bhí boladh an phéine ar fud na coille.
The smell of pine was all through the wood.
Cheannaigh mé cófra péine inné.
I bought a pine chest yesterday.
Fásann péine go maith i dtalamh bocht.
Pine grows well in poor soil.
Is maith liom urlár péine sa chistin.
I like a pine floor in the kitchen.
Tá cónaí ar iora rua i bpéine ard.
A red squirrel lives in a tall pine.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Pine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pine?
The Irish for pine is péine (pronounced “PAY-nyeh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce péine in Irish?
Péine is said like “PAY-nyeh” (IPA /ˈpʲeːnʲə/).
Does péine have a plural?
No plural form is given for péine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does péine change to phéine or bpéine?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) péine becomes mo phéine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpéine (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'péine' and 'giúis'?
'Giúis' is the traditional word for fir or Scots pine (bogwood is 'giúis' too), while 'péine' is used for pine and pinewood generally, especially as timber.
