HeyRuaHow to say “pump” in Irish
- Irish:
- pumpa
- English:
- pump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUM-puh” /ˈpʊmˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- pumpaí (pumps)
- Genitive singular:
- pumpa, an phumpa (e.g. lámh an phumpa, handle of the pump)
- Genitive plural:
- pumpaí, na bpumpaí (e.g. díoltóir na bpumpaí, the pump seller)
What does “pumpa” mean?
- pump
- A device for moving liquid or gas, such as water from a well or air into a tyre.Also: water pump, air pump, bicycle pump.
“Pumpa” with the article
The plural of pump in Irish is pumpaí. Here is pumpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pumpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pumpa, the Irish word for pump.
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Pump in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pump?
The Irish for pump is pumpa (pronounced “PUM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pumpaí.
How do you pronounce pumpa in Irish?
Pumpa is said like “PUM-puh” (IPA /ˈpʊmˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of pump in Irish?
The plural of pumpa is pumpaí; with the article, na pumpaí means “the pumps”. The genitive plural is pumpaí, as in díoltóir na bpumpaí (the pump seller).
Why does pumpa change to phumpa or bpumpa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pumpa becomes mo phumpa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpumpa (eclipsis).
Is there a verb meaning 'to pump' related to pumpa?
Yes, the verb is 'pumpáil', for example 'pumpáil an bonn' means 'pump up the tyre'. Its verbal noun is also 'pumpáil'.
