HeyRuaHow to say “pipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- píobán
- English:
- pipe, windpipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pee-BAWN” /pʲiːˈbˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- píobáin (pipes)
- Genitive singular:
- píobáin, an phíobáin (e.g. ceann an phíobáin, the end of the pipe)
- Genitive plural:
- píobán, na bpíobán (e.g. fad na bpíobán, the length of the pipes)
What does “píobán” mean?
“Píobán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pipe
- A tube or pipe, especially a flexible hose for carrying water or other liquid.Also: tube, hose, hosepipe, duct.
“Píobán” with the article
The plural of pipe in Irish is píobáin. Here is píobán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Píobán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using píobán, 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 píobán (pronounced “pee-BAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is píobáin. Depending on context it can also mean windpipe.
How do you pronounce píobán in Irish?
Píobán is said like “pee-BAWN” (IPA /pʲiːˈbˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pipe in Irish?
The plural of píobán is píobáin; with the article, na píobáin means “the pipes”. The genitive plural is píobán, as in fad na bpíobán (the length of the pipes).
Does píobán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Píobán can mean pipe or windpipe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does píobán change to phíobán or bpíobán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píobán becomes mo phíobán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíobán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between píobán and píopa?
Píobán is usually a hose or flexible tube, and also the windpipe, while píopa is a rigid pipe or a tobacco pipe.
