HeyRuaHow to say “pyrite” in Irish
- Irish:
- pirít
- English:
- pyrite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “pi-REECH” /pʲɪˈɾʲiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- piríte, na piríte (e.g. criostal piríte, a crystal of pyrite)
What does “pirít” mean?
- pyrite
- A shiny yellow mineral made of iron sulphide, often mistaken for gold.Also: iron pyrites, fool's gold, pyrites.
“Pirít” with the article
Here is pirít after the article (an t-alt).
an phirít
the pyrite
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Pirít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pirít, the Irish word for pyrite.
Is mianra buí lonrach í pirít.
Pyrite is a shiny yellow mineral.
Shíl sé gur ór a bhí ann, ach pirít a bhí ann.
He thought it was gold, but it was pyrite.
Tá an phirít déanta as iarann agus sulfar.
Pyrite is made of iron and sulphur.
Fuair an múinteoir píosa piríte sa charraig.
The teacher found a piece of pyrite in the rock.
Bhí pirít sna bloic sin sa teach.
There was pyrite in those blocks in the house.
Rinne an phirít damáiste do na ballaí.
The pyrite damaged the walls.
Taispeánadh criostail phiríte dúinn sa mhúsaem.
We were shown pyrite crystals in the museum.
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Pyrite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pyrite?
The Irish for pyrite is pirít (pronounced “pi-REECH”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pirít in Irish?
Pirít is said like “pi-REECH” (IPA /pʲɪˈɾʲiːtʲ/).
Does pirít have a plural?
No plural form is given for pirít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pirít change to phirít or bpirít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pirít becomes mo phirít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpirít (eclipsis).
Why is pirít in the news in Ireland?
Pirít in building blocks swells and cracks walls, so houses affected by it are a known problem. People speak of 'fadhb na piríte', the pyrite problem.
