HeyRuaHow to say “breeding line” in Irish
- Irish:
- pórlíne
- English:
- breeding line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POHR-leen-yuh” /ˈpˠoːɾˠˌl̠ʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- pórlínte (breeding lines)
- Genitive singular:
- pórlíne, na pórlíne (e.g. taifead na pórlíne, record of the breeding line)
- Genitive plural:
- pórlínte, na bpórlínte (e.g. forbairt pórlínte nua, development of new breeding lines)
What does “pórlíne” mean?
- breeding line
- A line of descent of animals or plants bred from the same ancestors; a pedigree line or strain.Also: bloodline, strain, pedigree line, line of descent.
“Pórlíne” with the article
The plural of breeding line in Irish is pórlínte. Here is pórlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pórlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pórlíne, the Irish word for breeding line.
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Breeding line in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for breeding line?
The Irish for breeding line is pórlíne (pronounced “POHR-leen-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pórlínte.
How do you pronounce pórlíne in Irish?
Pórlíne is said like “POHR-leen-yuh” (IPA /ˈpˠoːɾˠˌl̠ʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of breeding line in Irish?
The plural of pórlíne is pórlínte; with the article, na pórlínte means “the breeding lines”. The genitive plural is pórlínte, as in forbairt pórlínte nua (development of new breeding lines).
Why does pórlíne change to phórlíne or bpórlíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pórlíne becomes mo phórlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpórlíne (eclipsis).
How is 'pórlíne' formed?
It combines 'pór' (breed, seed) and 'líne' (line), so 'pórlíne' means a breeding line or bloodline.
