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pirate in Irish

pirate in Irish is foghlaí mara, píoráid — pirate means someone who attacks and robs ships at sea.

pirate in Irish

foghlaí mara
noun
(crime) A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
píoráid
noun
(crime) A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.

What does "pirate" mean?

  1. noun Someone who attacks and robs ships at sea.
    "The museum has a display about pirates who once sailed these waters."
  2. noun Someone who illegally copies or distributes copyrighted material.
    "Software pirates sell illegal copies of games for a fraction of the price."
  3. verb To copy or distribute copyrighted material without permission.
    "The company sued a website that pirated its films and shared them for free."
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pirate in a sentence

  • The museum has a display about pirates who once sailed these waters.
  • Children dressed up as pirates for the school party.
  • Software pirates sell illegal copies of games for a fraction of the price.
  • The author complained that online pirates were sharing her new book for free.

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What is "pirate" in Irish?
"pirate" in Irish is foghlaí mara, píoráid. pirate means: Someone who attacks and robs ships at sea.
How do you use "pirate" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum has a display about pirates who once sailed these waters." In Irish, "pirate" is foghlaí mara, píoráid.
Are there other ways to say "pirate" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "pirate": foghlaí mara, píoráid.
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