piobar
/ˈpʲɪbˠəɾˠ/masculine
The English word pepper is piobar in Irish.
piobar is the noun used to refer to the spice pepper.
Meaning: spice (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpʲɪbˠəɾˠ/
Did you know?
- The Greek ancestor of piobar, 'péperi', is thought to have originated from an even older Sanskrit word, meaning the history of the spice travels through many cultures.
- Because piobar is a loanword from Latin, it follows a pattern where many early Irish culinary and trade terms were adopted from Roman influences.
- Irish has a rich vocabulary for tastes, and piobar is often grouped with terms for 'sharp' or 'stinging' sensations rather than just 'spicy'.
Examples in context
- Níl piobar sa chistin.There is no pepper in the kitchen.
- Is maith liom piobar dubh.I like black pepper.
- Cuir piobar ar an mbia.Put pepper on the food.
Example conversation
Oisín and Niamh are seasoning a meal in the kitchen.
- OisínNiamh, an bhfuil an piobar agat?Niamh, do you have the pepper?
- NiamhTá sé anseo ar an mbord.It is here on the table.
- OisínGo raibh maith agat, a Niamh.Thank you, Niamh.
- NiamhNíl aon fhadhb, a Oisín.No problem, Oisín.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pepper” translations and entries piobar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piobar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
