HeyRuaHow to say “stationery” in Irish
- Irish:
- páipéarachas
- English:
- stationery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAW-pay-ruh-khus” /ˈpɑːpʲeːɾˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- páipéarachais, an pháipéarachais (e.g. siopa páipéarachais, stationery shop)
What does “páipéarachas” mean?
- stationery
- Paper, envelopes, pens and other writing materials used in offices and schools.Also: writing materials, paper goods, office supplies.
“Páipéarachas” with the article
Here is páipéarachas after the article (an t-alt).
an páipéarachas
the stationery
No change after an
“Páipéarachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using páipéarachas, the Irish word for stationery.
Ceannaíonn an oifig páipéarachas gach mí.
The office buys stationery every month.
Tá an páipéarachas sa chófra thall.
The stationery is in the cupboard over there.
Chuaigh mé go dtí siopa páipéarachais inné.
I went to a stationery shop yesterday.
Cá bhfuil mo pháipéarachas nua?
Where is my new stationery?
Tá costas an pháipéarachais ard i mbliana.
The cost of stationery is high this year.
Tá go leor páipéarachais ag teastáil don scoil.
The school needs a lot of stationery.
Choinnigh sí an páipéarachas i mbosca mór.
She kept the stationery in a big box.
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Stationery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stationery?
The Irish for stationery is páipéarachas (pronounced “PAW-pay-ruh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce páipéarachas in Irish?
Páipéarachas is said like “PAW-pay-ruh-khus” (IPA /ˈpɑːpʲeːɾˠəxəsˠ/).
Does páipéarachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for páipéarachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does páipéarachas change to pháipéarachas or bpáipéarachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) páipéarachas becomes mo pháipéarachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpáipéarachas (eclipsis).
Is 'páipéarachas' the same as 'páipéar'?
No, 'páipéar' is paper itself, while 'páipéarachas' covers stationery in general, including pens and envelopes.
