HeyRuaHow to say “buck” in Irish
- Irish:
- poc
- English:
- buck, puck, sudden fit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “puk” /pˠɔk/
- Plural:
- poic (bucks)
- Genitive singular:
- poic, an phoic (e.g. adharca an phoic, the buck's horns)
- Genitive plural:
- poc, na bpoc (e.g. adharca na bpoc, the bucks' horns)
What does “poc” mean?
“Poc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buck
- A male goat or deer.Also: billy goat, he-goat, male goat, stag.
“Poc” with the article
The plural of buck in Irish is poic. Here is poc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Poc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poc, 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 poc (pronounced “puk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poic. Depending on context it can also mean puck or sudden fit.
How do you pronounce poc in Irish?
Poc is said like “puk” (IPA /pˠɔk/).
What is the plural of buck in Irish?
The plural of poc is poic; with the article, na poic means “the bucks”. The genitive plural is poc, as in adharca na bpoc (the bucks' horns).
Does poc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Poc can mean buck, puck or sudden fit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does poc change to phoc or bpoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poc becomes mo phoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoc (eclipsis).
What is Puck Fair called in Irish?
Puck Fair in Killorglin is 'Aonach an Phoic', named after the goat crowned king there.
Is a 'poc' in hurling the same as a 'buille'?
A 'poc' is specifically a strike of the ball with the hurley, as in 'poc amach' (puck-out), while 'buille' is any blow.
