HeyRuaHow to say “potato” in Irish
- Irish:
- práta
- English:
- potato
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAW-tuh” /ˈpˠɾˠɑːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- prátaí (potatoes)
- Genitive singular:
- práta, an phráta (e.g. craiceann an phráta, the skin of the potato)
- Genitive plural:
- prátaí, na bprátaí (e.g. mála na bprátaí, the bag of the potatoes)
What does “práta” mean?
- potato
- A starchy vegetable that grows underground as a tuber and is boiled, mashed, roasted or fried.Also: spud, potatoes.
“Práta” with the article
The plural of potato in Irish is prátaí. Here is práta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Práta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using práta, the Irish word for potato.
Other nouns in Irish
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Potato in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for potato?
The Irish for potato is práta (pronounced “PRAW-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is prátaí.
How do you pronounce práta in Irish?
Práta is said like “PRAW-tuh” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠɑːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of potato in Irish?
The plural of práta is prátaí; with the article, na prátaí means “the potatoes”. The genitive plural is prátaí, as in mála na bprátaí (the bag of the potatoes).
Why does práta change to phráta or bpráta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) práta becomes mo phráta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpráta (eclipsis).
What is the word for chips in Irish?
Chips are 'sceallóga' (or 'sceallóga prátaí'), not 'prátaí', which means whole potatoes.
Is 'fata' the same as 'práta'?
Yes, 'fata' is used mainly in Connacht and Munster for potato, while 'práta' is the standard and common form.
