Pistachio in Irish (Piostáis): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pistachio?

The Irish for pistachio is piostáis (pronounced “PIS-taash”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is piostáisí. Depending on context it can also mean pistachio tree.

Q: What is the plural of pistachio in Irish?

The plural of piostáis is piostáisí; with the article, na piostáisí means “the pistachios”. The genitive plural is piostáisí, as in blas na bpiostáisí (the taste of the pistachios).

Q: Does piostáis have more than one meaning?

Yes. Piostáis can mean pistachio or pistachio tree, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pistachio” in Irish

Irish:: piostáis
English:: pistachio, pistachio tree
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “PIS-taash” /ˈpʲɪsˠt̪ˠaːʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: piostáisí (pistachios)
Genitive singular:: piostáise, na piostáise (e.g. blas na piostáise, the taste of the pistachio)
Genitive plural:: piostáisí, na bpiostáisí (e.g. blas na bpiostáisí, the taste of the pistachios)

What does “piostáis” mean?

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

pistachio: A small green nut with a hard shell, eaten as a snack or used in cooking.Also: pistachio nut.

1 other meaning: pistachio tree

2pistachio tree: The small tree, Pistacia vera, that produces pistachio nuts.Also: Pistacia vera.

“Piostáis” with the article

The plural of pistachio in Irish is piostáisí. Here is piostáis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phiostáis

the pistachio

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na piostáisí

the pistachios

Plural: no change after na

“Piostáis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using piostáis, the Irish word for pistachio.

Is maith liom piostáisí go mór.

I really like pistachios.

Bhris mé blaosc na piostáise.

I cracked the pistachio's shell.

Cheannaigh sí mála piostáisí san ollmhargadh.

She bought a bag of pistachios in the supermarket.

Tá uachtar reoite piostáise an-bhlasta.

Pistachio ice cream is very tasty.

D'ith mé an phiostáis dheireanach.

I ate the last pistachio.

Fásann an phiostáis i dtíortha teo.

The pistachio tree grows in hot countries.

Chuir sé piostáisí sa sailéad.

He put pistachios in the salad.

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Pistachio in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pistachio?

The Irish for pistachio is piostáis (pronounced “PIS-taash”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is piostáisí. Depending on context it can also mean pistachio tree.

How do you pronounce piostáis in Irish?

Piostáis is said like “PIS-taash” (IPA /ˈpʲɪsˠt̪ˠaːʃ/).

What is the plural of pistachio in Irish?

The plural of piostáis is piostáisí; with the article, na piostáisí means “the pistachios”. The genitive plural is piostáisí, as in blas na bpiostáisí (the taste of the pistachios).

Does piostáis have more than one meaning?

Yes. Piostáis can mean pistachio or pistachio tree, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does piostáis change to phiostáis or bpiostáis?

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

Is 'piostáis' the same as 'cnó'?

No, 'cnó' is the general word for a nut, while 'piostáis' is specifically a pistachio.

Pistachio in Irish (Piostáis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage