HeyRuaHow to say “pyramid” in Irish
- Irish:
- pirimid
- English:
- pyramid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIR-ih-mid” /ˈpʲɪɾʲəmʲɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- pirimidí (pyramids)
- Genitive singular:
- pirimide, na pirimide (e.g. barr na pirimide, the top of the pyramid)
- Genitive plural:
- pirimidí, na bpirimidí (e.g. tógáil na bpirimidí, the building of the pyramids)
What does “pirimid” mean?
- pyramid
- A solid shape with a flat base and triangular sides that meet at a point, or a large ancient building of this shape.Also: pyramid shape, Egyptian pyramid.
“Pirimid” with the article
The plural of pyramid in Irish is pirimidí. Here is pirimid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pirimid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pirimid, the Irish word for pyramid.
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Pyramid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pyramid?
The Irish for pyramid is pirimid (pronounced “PIR-ih-mid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pirimidí.
How do you pronounce pirimid in Irish?
Pirimid is said like “PIR-ih-mid” (IPA /ˈpʲɪɾʲəmʲɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of pyramid in Irish?
The plural of pirimid is pirimidí; with the article, na pirimidí means “the pyramids”. The genitive plural is pirimidí, as in tógáil na bpirimidí (the building of the pyramids).
Why does pirimid change to phirimid or bpirimid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pirimid becomes mo phirimid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpirimid (eclipsis).
Is there a word for the social or food pyramid in Irish?
Yes, pirimid is used for these too, for example 'pirimid an bhia' for the food pyramid.
