piorra
The English word "pear" is piorra in Gaelic.
piorra is a noun used to refer to the pear fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The word piorra is a loanword that entered Gaelic from the French word 'poire', rather than being an indigenous Celtic root.
- The word piorra is a relatively modern addition to the language, meaning you will rarely find it in ancient Gaelic literature or manuscripts.
- The term for the tree itself, the 'pear tree', uses a different construction than the word for the fruit 'piorra'.
Examples in context
- Tha mi ag iarraidh piorra, ma 's e do thoil e.I would like a pear, please.
- An urrainn dhut a dhol a-mach agus poireag a cheannach?Can you go out and buy a pear?
- Tha mi ag iarraidh piorra.I want a pear.
Example conversation
Angus and Eilidh are sharing snacks in the kitchen.
- AngusA bheil piorra agat, a Eilidh?Do you have a pear, Eilidh?
- EilidhTha, tha piorra an seo.Yes, there is a pear here.
- AngusAn tugadh tu am piorra dhomh?Would you give the pear to me?
- EilidhSeas an seo agus thog e.Stand here and take it.
