HeyRuaHow to say “plate” in Irish
- Irish:
- pláta
- English:
- plate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-tuh” /ˈpˠl̪ˠɑːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- plátaí (plates)
- Genitive singular:
- pláta, an phláta (e.g. imeall an phláta, the edge of the plate)
- Genitive plural:
- plátaí, na bplátaí (e.g. níochán na bplátaí, washing the plates)
What does “pláta” mean?
“Pláta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plate
- A flat dish that food is served on or eaten from.Also: dish, dinner plate, side plate.
1 other meaning:
- 2plate
- A flat thin sheet of metal or other material, such as a nameplate, a dental plate or a plate in printing.Also: sheet of metal, nameplate, dental plate.
“Pláta” with the article
The plural of plate in Irish is plátaí. Here is pláta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pláta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pláta, the Irish word for plate.
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Plate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plate?
The Irish for plate is pláta (pronounced “PLAW-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plátaí.
How do you pronounce pláta in Irish?
Pláta is said like “PLAW-tuh” (IPA /ˈpˠl̪ˠɑːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of plate in Irish?
The plural of pláta is plátaí; with the article, na plátaí means “the plates”. The genitive plural is plátaí, as in níochán na bplátaí (washing the plates).
Why does pláta change to phláta or bpláta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pláta becomes mo phláta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpláta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pláta' and 'mias'?
'Pláta' is an ordinary plate you eat from, while 'mias' is usually a larger dish or platter used for serving or cooking.
How do I say 'the dishes' as in washing up?
You can say 'na gréithe' for the dishes in general, or 'na plátaí' if you mean the plates specifically.
