Piracy in Irish (Píoráideacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for piracy?

The Irish for piracy is píoráideacht (pronounced “PEER-aw-jukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “piracy” in Irish

Irish:: píoráideacht
English:: piracy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “PEER-aw-jukht” /ˈpʲiːɾˠaːdʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: píoráideachta, na píoráideachta (e.g. stair na píoráideachta, the history of piracy)

What does “píoráideacht” mean?

“Píoráideacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

piracy: The crime of attacking and robbing ships at sea.Also: sea robbery, buccaneering.

1 other meaning:

2piracy: The illegal copying and distribution of films, music, software or other protected work.Also: copyright infringement, illegal copying.

“Píoráideacht” with the article

Here is píoráideacht after the article (an t-alt).

an phíoráideacht

the piracy

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Píoráideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using píoráideacht, the Irish word for piracy.

Bhí píoráideacht coitianta ar an gcósta sin fadó.

Piracy was common on that coast long ago.

Is coir thromchúiseach í an phíoráideacht.

Piracy is a serious crime.

Gabhadh an criú as píoráideacht.

The crew were arrested for piracy.

Tá dlíthe nua ann in aghaidh na píoráideachta.

There are new laws against piracy.

Cailleann an tionscal ceoil airgead mar gheall ar phíoráideacht.

The music industry loses money because of piracy.

Bhí suim mhór aige i bpíoráideacht na seanlaethanta.

He was very interested in the piracy of the old days.

Is cineál píoráideachta é scannáin a íoslódáil go mídhleathach.

Downloading films illegally is a kind of piracy.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

nuachtnews réimserange sífairy mound próiseasprocess cothabháilmaintenance aignemind

Piracy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for piracy?

The Irish for piracy is píoráideacht (pronounced “PEER-aw-jukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce píoráideacht in Irish?

Píoráideacht is said like “PEER-aw-jukht” (IPA /ˈpʲiːɾˠaːdʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does píoráideacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for píoráideacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does píoráideacht change to phíoráideacht or bpíoráideacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píoráideacht becomes mo phíoráideacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíoráideacht (eclipsis).

What is the Irish for a pirate?

A pirate is 'foghlaí mara' or 'píoráid', and the activity is 'píoráideacht'.

Piracy in Irish (Píoráideacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage