HeyRuaHow to say “back stroke” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlphoc
- English:
- back stroke
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-fuk” /ˈkuːlˌfˠɔk/
- Plural:
- cúlphoic (back strokes)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlphoic, an chúlphoic (e.g. cumhacht an chúlphoic, the power of the back stroke)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlphoc, na gcúlphoc (e.g. cumhacht na gcúlphoc, the power of the back strokes)
What does “cúlphoc” mean?
- back stroke
- In hurling, a stroke in which the player hits the ball backwards, usually over the shoulder or behind them.Also: backstroke, backward stroke, back puck.
“Cúlphoc” with the article
The plural of back stroke in Irish is cúlphoic. Here is cúlphoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlphoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlphoc, the Irish word for back stroke.
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Back stroke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for back stroke?
The Irish for back stroke is cúlphoc (pronounced “KOOL-fuk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlphoic.
How do you pronounce cúlphoc in Irish?
Cúlphoc is said like “KOOL-fuk” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌfˠɔk/).
What is the plural of back stroke in Irish?
The plural of cúlphoc is cúlphoic; with the article, na cúlphoic means “the back strokes”. The genitive plural is cúlphoc, as in cumhacht na gcúlphoc (the power of the back strokes).
Why does cúlphoc change to chúlphoc or gcúlphoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlphoc becomes mo chúlphoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlphoc (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlphoc' formed?
It combines 'cúl' (back) with 'poc' (a stroke or puck), with 'poc' lenited to 'phoc' in the compound.
Is 'cúlphoc' used for a kick in football?
No, 'cúlphoc' is a hurling term for a backward stroke with the camán. For a kick in football you would use 'cic'.
