HeyRuaHow to say “wig” in Irish
- Irish:
- peiriúic
- English:
- wig
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PER-ook” /ˈpʲɛɾʲuːcː/
- Plural:
- peiriúicí (wigs)
- Genitive singular:
- peiriúice, na peiriúice (e.g. dath na peiriúice, the colour of the wig)
- Genitive plural:
- peiriúicí, na bpeiriúicí (e.g. siopa peiriúicí, wig shop)
What does “peiriúic” mean?
- wig
- A covering of artificial or real hair worn on the head.Also: periwig, peruke, hairpiece.
“Peiriúic” with the article
The plural of wig in Irish is peiriúicí. Here is peiriúic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peiriúic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peiriúic, the Irish word for wig.
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Wig in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wig?
The Irish for wig is peiriúic (pronounced “PER-ook”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is peiriúicí.
How do you pronounce peiriúic in Irish?
Peiriúic is said like “PER-ook” (IPA /ˈpʲɛɾʲuːcː/).
What is the plural of wig in Irish?
The plural of peiriúic is peiriúicí; with the article, na peiriúicí means “the wigs”. The genitive plural is peiriúicí, as in siopa peiriúicí (wig shop).
Why does peiriúic change to pheiriúic or bpeiriúic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peiriúic becomes mo pheiriúic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeiriúic (eclipsis).
Is 'peiriúic' the same as 'gruaig bhréige'?
Yes, both refer to a wig, but 'peiriúic' is the standard dictionary word, while 'gruaig bhréige' literally means false hair.
