HeyRuaHow to say “pipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- píb
- English:
- pipe, tube, windpipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “peeb” /pʲiːbʲ/
- Plural:
- píoba (pipes)
- Genitive singular:
- píbe, na píbe (e.g. fuaim na píbe, the sound of the pipe)
- Genitive plural:
- píob, na bpíob (e.g. banna píob, pipe band)
What does “píb” mean?
“Píb” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pipe
- A musical wind instrument, especially the bagpipes or uilleann pipes.Also: bagpipe, uilleann pipes, pipes.
“Píb” with the article
The plural of pipe in Irish is píoba. Here is píb after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Píb” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using píb, the Irish word for pipe.
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Pipe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pipe?
The Irish for pipe is píb (pronounced “peeb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is píoba. Depending on context it can also mean tube or windpipe.
How do you pronounce píb in Irish?
Píb is said like “peeb” (IPA /pʲiːbʲ/).
What is the plural of pipe in Irish?
The plural of píb is píoba; with the article, na píoba means “the pipes”. The genitive plural is píob, as in banna píob (pipe band).
Does píb have more than one meaning?
Yes. Píb can mean pipe, tube or windpipe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does píb change to phíb or bpíb?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píb becomes mo phíb (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíb (eclipsis).
What is the difference between píb and píopa?
Píb is mainly the musical pipe (píb uilleann) or the windpipe, while píopa is the usual word for a smoking pipe or a plumbing pipe.
Is píob the same word?
Yes, píob is a widely used variant of píb, and the plural píoba comes from it.
