HeyRuaHow to say “pipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- píopán
- English:
- pipe, windpipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PEE-pawn” /ˈpʲiːpˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- píopáin (pipes)
- Genitive singular:
- píopáin, an phíopáin (e.g. ceann an phíopáin, the end of the pipe)
- Genitive plural:
- píopán, na bpíopán (e.g. ag deisiú na bpíopán, repairing the pipes)
What does “píopán” mean?
“Píopán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pipe
- A small pipe or tube through which liquid or air passes.Also: tube, small pipe, piping.
“Píopán” with the article
The plural of pipe in Irish is píopáin. Here is píopán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Píopán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using píopán, 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 píopán (pronounced “PEE-pawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is píopáin. Depending on context it can also mean windpipe.
How do you pronounce píopán in Irish?
Píopán is said like “PEE-pawn” (IPA /ˈpʲiːpˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pipe in Irish?
The plural of píopán is píopáin; with the article, na píopáin means “the pipes”. The genitive plural is píopán, as in ag deisiú na bpíopán (repairing the pipes).
Does píopán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Píopán can mean pipe or windpipe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does píopán change to phíopán or bpíopán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píopán becomes mo phíopán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíopán (eclipsis).
Is píopán the same as píobán?
They are closely related: píobán is the more common standard word for a tube, hose or windpipe, and píopán is a variant form for a small pipe or tube.
