HeyRuaHow to say “pitch” in Irish
- Irish:
- pic
- English:
- pitch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pik” /pʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pice, na pice (e.g. boladh na pice, the smell of the pitch)
What does “pic” mean?
- pitch
- A thick, black, sticky substance made from tar, used for waterproofing.Also: tar, bitumen.
Other Irish words for pitch: tarra (tar)
“Pic” with the article
Here is pic after the article (an t-alt).
an phic
the pitch
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Pic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pic, the Irish word for pitch.
Tá an phic dubh agus greamaitheach.
The pitch is black and sticky.
Chuir siad pic ar thóin an bháid.
They put pitch on the bottom of the boat.
Bhí boladh láidir na pice san aer.
The strong smell of pitch was in the air.
Bhí sé chomh dubh le pic.
It was as black as pitch.
Fuair mé pic ar mo bhróga.
I got pitch on my shoes.
Leáigh an phic sa teas.
The pitch melted in the heat.
Úsáidtear pic chun díonta a dhéanamh uiscedhíonach.
Pitch is used to make roofs waterproof.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pitch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pitch?
The Irish for pitch is pic (pronounced “pik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pic in Irish?
Pic is said like “pik” (IPA /pʲɪc/).
Does pic have a plural?
No plural form is given for pic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pic change to phic or bpic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pic becomes mo phic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pic' and 'tarra'?
'Tarra' is tar, the liquid from coal or wood, while 'pic' is pitch, the thicker residue; in everyday speech they overlap.
