HeyRuaHow to say “policeman” in Irish
- Irish:
- péas
- English:
- policeman, police
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “payss” /pʲeːsˠ/
- Plural:
- péas (policemen)
- Genitive singular:
- péas, an phéas (e.g. carr an phéas, the policeman's car)
- Genitive plural:
- péas, na bpéas (e.g. ag seachaint na bpéas, avoiding the police)
What does “péas” mean?
“Péas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- policeman
- An informal word for a member of the police, a police officer.Also: police officer, cop, constable, peeler.
“Péas” with the article
The plural of policeman in Irish is péas. Here is péas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Péas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using péas, the Irish word for policeman.
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Policeman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for policeman?
The Irish for policeman is péas (pronounced “payss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is péas. Depending on context it can also mean police.
How do you pronounce péas in Irish?
Péas is said like “payss” (IPA /pʲeːsˠ/).
What is the plural of policeman in Irish?
The plural of péas is péas; with the article, na péas means “the policemen”. The genitive plural is péas, as in ag seachaint na bpéas (avoiding the police).
Does péas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Péas can mean policeman or police, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does péas change to phéas or bpéas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) péas becomes mo phéas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpéas (eclipsis).
Is 'péas' the normal word for a police officer?
No, 'péas' is informal; the standard word in Ireland is 'garda', and the force is 'an Garda Síochána'.
