HeyRuaHow to say “piping” in Irish
- Irish:
- píopáil
- English:
- piping, piping (trim)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PEE-paw-il” /ˈpʲiːpˠɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- píopála, na píopála (e.g. suiteáil na píopála, the installation of the piping)
What does “píopáil” mean?
“Píopáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- piping
- Piping: the verbal noun of the verb píopáil, the act of conveying something through pipes or of fitting pipes.Also: pipework, conveying by pipe, laying pipes.
1 other meaning: piping (trim)
- 2piping (trim)
- A narrow decorative cord or trim sewn along the edge of clothing or upholstery, or icing piped onto a cake.Also: piping, edging, trim, piped icing.
“Píopáil” with the article
Here is píopáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Píopáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using píopáil, the Irish word for piping.
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Piping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for piping?
The Irish for piping is píopáil (pronounced “PEE-paw-il”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean piping (trim).
How do you pronounce píopáil in Irish?
Píopáil is said like “PEE-paw-il” (IPA /ˈpʲiːpˠɑːlʲ/).
Does píopáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for píopáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does píopáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Píopáil can mean piping or piping (trim), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does píopáil change to phíopáil or bpíopáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píopáil becomes mo phíopáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíopáil (eclipsis).
How is píopáil related to píopa?
Píopáil is the act or system of pipes, from the verb píopáil 'to pipe', while píopa is a single pipe, for example píopa uisce 'a water pipe'.
