Sprouting in Irish (Péacadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sprouting?

The Irish for sprouting is péacadh (pronounced “PAY-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shooting up.

Q: Does péacadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Péacadh can mean sprouting or shooting up, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sprouting” in Irish

Irish:: péacadh
English:: sprouting, shooting up
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: péac, to sprout (ag péacadh, sprouting)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “PAY-kuh” /ˈpʲeːkə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: péactha, an phéactha (e.g. am an phéactha, sprouting time)

What does “péacadh” mean?

“Péacadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

sprouting: The verbal noun of péac: the act of sprouting, shooting or germinating, as a seed or plant does.Also: germination, shooting, budding.

1 other meaning: shooting up

2shooting up: Springing up or appearing suddenly, as of something growing or bursting forth.Also: springing up, bursting forth.

“Péacadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, péacadh means sprouting: it is the verbal noun of the verb péac (to sprout). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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péacadhverbal noun

ag péacadhsprouting

“Péacadh” with the article

Here is péacadh after the article (an t-alt).

an péacadh

the sprouting

No change after an

“Péacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using péacadh, the Irish word for sprouting.

Tá na prátaí ag péacadh sa chófra.

The potatoes are sprouting in the cupboard.

Thosaigh an síol ag péacadh tar éis seachtaine.

The seed began to sprout after a week.

Is iontach an rud é péacadh an tsíl.

The sprouting of the seed is a wonderful thing.

Cuireann an t-earrach tús le péacadh na bplandaí.

Spring starts the sprouting of the plants.

Bíonn teas agus uisce ag teastáil le haghaidh péactha.

Heat and water are needed for germination.

Chonaic mé péacadh an fhéir sa ghairdín inné.

I saw the grass coming up in the garden yesterday.

Ní raibh aon phéacadh ar na bulbaí fós.

There was no sprouting on the bulbs yet.

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Sprouting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sprouting?

The Irish for sprouting is péacadh (pronounced “PAY-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shooting up.

How do you pronounce péacadh in Irish?

Péacadh is said like “PAY-kuh” (IPA /ˈpʲeːkə/).

Does péacadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for péacadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does péacadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Péacadh can mean sprouting or shooting up, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does péacadh change to phéacadh or bpéacadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) péacadh becomes mo phéacadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpéacadh (eclipsis).

What verb does péacadh come from?

It is the verbal noun of péac, to sprout or shoot, so 'tá sé ag péacadh' means 'it is sprouting'.

Sprouting in Irish (Péacadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage