HeyRuaHow to say “plaque” in Irish
- Irish:
- plaic
- English:
- plaque
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “plak” /plˠac/
- Plural:
- plaiceanna (plaques)
- Genitive singular:
- plaice, na plaice (e.g. nochtadh na plaice, the unveiling of the plaque)
- Genitive plural:
- plaiceanna, na bplaiceanna (e.g. nochtadh na bplaiceanna, the unveiling of the plaques)
What does “plaic” mean?
“Plaic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plaque
- A flat plate of metal, stone or wood fixed to a wall, usually with an inscription commemorating a person or event.Also: commemorative plaque, tablet, wall plate.
1 other meaning:
- 2plaque
- A film of bacteria and other matter that forms on the teeth.Also: dental plaque, tartar.
“Plaic” with the article
The plural of plaque in Irish is plaiceanna. Here is plaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plaic, the Irish word for plaque.
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Plaque in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plaque?
The Irish for plaque is plaic (pronounced “plak”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plaiceanna.
How do you pronounce plaic in Irish?
Plaic is said like “plak” (IPA /plˠac/).
What is the plural of plaque in Irish?
The plural of plaic is plaiceanna; with the article, na plaiceanna means “the plaques”. The genitive plural is plaiceanna, as in nochtadh na bplaiceanna (the unveiling of the plaques).
Why does plaic change to phlaic or bplaic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plaic becomes mo phlaic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplaic (eclipsis).
Is 'plaic' the same as 'leac'?
No. 'Plaic' is a commemorative plate fixed to a wall, while 'leac' is a flat stone or slab, as in 'leac uaighe' (gravestone).
