HeyRuaHow to say “pupa” in Irish
- Irish:
- pupa
- English:
- pupa
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUP-uh” /ˈpʊpˠə/
- Plural:
- pupaí (pupas)
- Genitive singular:
- pupa, an phupa (e.g. cás an phupa, the case of the pupa)
- Genitive plural:
- pupaí, na bpupaí (e.g. forbairt na bpupaí, the development of the pupae)
What does “pupa” mean?
- pupa
- The stage in the life of an insect, such as a butterfly, between the larva and the adult, when it rests inside a case.Also: chrysalis, cocoon stage, insect pupa.
“Pupa” with the article
The plural of pupa in Irish is pupaí. Here is pupa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pupa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pupa, the Irish word for pupa.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pupa in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pupa?
The Irish for pupa is pupa (pronounced “PUP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pupaí.
How do you pronounce pupa in Irish?
Pupa is said like “PUP-uh” (IPA /ˈpʊpˠə/).
What is the plural of pupa in Irish?
The plural of pupa is pupaí; with the article, na pupaí means “the pupas”. The genitive plural is pupaí, as in forbairt na bpupaí (the development of the pupae).
Why does pupa change to phupa or bpupa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pupa becomes mo phupa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpupa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pupa' and 'larbha'?
'Larbha' is the larva, the earlier feeding stage of an insect, while 'pupa' is the resting stage after it, before the adult emerges.
