peann
/pʲaun̪ˠ/masculine
The Irish word for 'pen' is peann.
peann is the standard word used to refer to a writing tool.
Meaning: writing tool (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
peann is a masculine noun. This gender affects how the definite article and any accompanying adjectives are formed when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/pʲaun̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The word peann appears in the term peann-aire, which refers to a 'pen-man' or a scribe, a highly respected role in early medieval Irish monasteries.
- A common Irish idiom involves the phrase peann agus páipear, which refers to the act of formalizing an agreement or keeping a record.
- The word peann is a direct relative of the English word 'pen' because both descend from the Latin penna, meaning 'feather'.
Examples in context
- Is peann é seo.This is a pen.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific object using peann.Tatoeba #3961112 by turklehceleri, translation #55842 by CK
- Tá mé ag lorg peann nua.I'm looking for a new pen.
- Níl peann agam.I don't have a pen.
- Ar féidir leat peann a thabhairt dom?Can you give me a pen?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Cian and Saoirse are in a classroom.
- CianSaoirse, an bhfuil peann agat?Saoirse, do you have a pen?
- SaoirseTá, tá peann anseo.Yes, there is a pen here.
- CianGabh mo leithscéal, go raibh maith agat.Excuse me, thank you.
- SaoirseNí heá an fhadhb, a Chian.No problem, Cian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pen” translations and entries peann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
