HeyRuaHow to say “pitcher” in Irish
- Irish:
- pitséar
- English:
- pitcher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIT-shayr” /ˈpʲɪtʲʃeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- pitséir (pitchers)
- Genitive singular:
- pitséir, an phitséir (e.g. cluas an phitséir, the handle of the pitcher)
- Genitive plural:
- pitséar, na bpitséar (e.g. cluasa na bpitséar, the handles of the pitchers)
What does “pitséar” mean?
- pitcher
- A large jug with a handle and a lip for pouring liquids such as water or milk.Also: jug, ewer.
Other Irish words for pitcher: crúsca (jug), caiteoir (thrower)
“Pitséar” with the article
The plural of pitcher in Irish is pitséir. Here is pitséar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pitséar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pitséar, the Irish word for pitcher.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pitcher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pitcher?
The Irish for pitcher is pitséar (pronounced “PIT-shayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pitséir.
How do you pronounce pitséar in Irish?
Pitséar is said like “PIT-shayr” (IPA /ˈpʲɪtʲʃeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of pitcher in Irish?
The plural of pitséar is pitséir; with the article, na pitséir means “the pitchers”. The genitive plural is pitséar, as in cluasa na bpitséar (the handles of the pitchers).
Why does pitséar change to phitséar or bpitséar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pitséar becomes mo phitséar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpitséar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pitséar' and 'crúiscín'?
'Pitséar' is a pitcher or large jug, while 'crúiscín' is usually a small jug, as in 'crúiscín bainne', a small milk jug.
