HeyRuaHow to say “breeding” in Irish
- Irish:
- pórú
- English:
- breeding, propagation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- póraigh, to breed (ag pórú, breeding)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POHR-oo” /ˈpˠoːɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- póraithe, an phóraithe (e.g. séasúr an phóraithe, the breeding season)
What does “pórú” mean?
“Pórú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- breeding
- The verbal noun of póraigh: the act of breeding animals or plants, or of producing offspring.Also: reproduction, procreation, multiplying.
1 other meaning: propagation
- 2propagation
- The spreading or increasing of plants, seed or stock by breeding.Also: propagating, multiplication.
“Pórú” as a verbal noun
After ag, pórú means breeding: it is the verbal noun of the verb póraigh (to breed). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Pórú” with the article
Here is pórú after the article (an t-alt).
“Pórú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pórú, the Irish word for breeding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Breeding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for breeding?
The Irish for breeding is pórú (pronounced “POHR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean propagation.
How do you pronounce pórú in Irish?
Pórú is said like “POHR-oo” (IPA /ˈpˠoːɾˠuː/).
Does pórú have a plural?
No plural form is given for pórú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does pórú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pórú can mean breeding or propagation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pórú change to phórú or bpórú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pórú becomes mo phórú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpórú (eclipsis).
How is pórú related to pór?
Pór means 'seed, breed, stock', and pórú is the verbal noun of the verb póraigh, 'to breed', formed from it.
