How to Say “Passport” in Irish

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pas
[ˈpˠasˠ]
The Irish word for passport is pas.
The word is used to refer to an official document required for foreign travel.
Meaning: official document for foreign travel (noun)

Which one should you use?

While pas is a direct term for passport, you may also use cáipéis taistil, which translates to "travel document".

Did you know?

  • The term cáipéis used in cáipéis taistil is an example of a 'hybrid' word, where an English-derived root is adapted to Irish phonetic and grammatical rules.
  • In many Irish-speaking communities, people might simply use the English word 'passport' in casual conversation instead of the Irish 'pas'.
  • The word 'pas' in Irish is a 'masculine' noun, which dictates how adjectives must change if you describe the passport.

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Example conversation

Cian and Niamh are checking their bags at the airport.

  1. Cian

    Niamh, an bhfuil do pas agat?
    Niamh, do you have your passport?
  2. Niamh

    Tá sé anseo, a Chian.
    It is here, Cian.
  3. Cian

    An bhfuil mo phas i mo phóca?
    Is my passport in my pocket?
  4. Niamh

    Tá, tá sé ansin.
    Yes, it is there.

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