HeyRuaHow to say “punishment” in Irish
- Irish:
- pionós
- English:
- punishment, penalty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIN-ohss” /ˈpʲɪn̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- pionóis (punishments)
- Genitive singular:
- pionóis, an phionóis (e.g. déine an phionóis, the severity of the penalty)
- Genitive plural:
- pionós, na bpionós (e.g. liosta na bpionós, the list of penalties)
What does “pionós” mean?
“Pionós” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- punishment
- Something unpleasant imposed on a person because they did wrong.Also: penalty, sanction.
1 other meaning: penalty
- 2penalty
- A fine or sanction for breaking a rule or law, including a penalty in sport.Also: fine, forfeit, penalty kick.
“Pionós” with the article
The plural of punishment in Irish is pionóis. Here is pionós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pionós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pionós, the Irish word for punishment.
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Punishment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for punishment?
The Irish for punishment is pionós (pronounced “PIN-ohss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pionóis. Depending on context it can also mean penalty.
How do you pronounce pionós in Irish?
Pionós is said like “PIN-ohss” (IPA /ˈpʲɪn̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of punishment in Irish?
The plural of pionós is pionóis; with the article, na pionóis means “the punishments”. The genitive plural is pionós, as in liosta na bpionós (the list of penalties).
Does pionós have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pionós can mean punishment or penalty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pionós change to phionós or bpionós?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pionós becomes mo phionós (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpionós (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to punish someone' in Irish?
Use 'pionós a chur ar dhuine' or the verb 'pionósaigh'; for a fine or sentence, 'pionós a ghearradh ar dhuine' is common.
