HeyRuaHow to say “buck” in Irish
- Irish:
- boc
- English:
- buck, fellow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “buk” /bˠɔk/
- Plural:
- boic (bucks)
- Genitive singular:
- boic, an bhoic (e.g. adharca an bhoic, the buck's horns)
- Genitive plural:
- boc, na mboc (e.g. adharca na mboc, the bucks' horns)
What does “boc” mean?
“Boc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buck
- A male goat or male deer.Also: he-goat, billy goat, male goat.
“Boc” with the article
The plural of buck in Irish is boic. Here is boc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Boc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boc, the Irish word for buck.
Other nouns in Irish
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Buck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buck?
The Irish for buck is boc (pronounced “buk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boic. Depending on context it can also mean fellow.
How do you pronounce boc in Irish?
Boc is said like “buk” (IPA /bˠɔk/).
What is the plural of buck in Irish?
The plural of boc is boic; with the article, na boic means “the bucks”. The genitive plural is boc, as in adharca na mboc (the bucks' horns).
Does boc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Boc can mean buck or fellow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does boc change to bhoc or mboc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boc becomes mo bhoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboc (eclipsis).
What does 'boc mór' mean?
'Boc mór' is an informal term for an important or self-important person, a big shot, as in 'Is boc mór é anois'.
