HeyRuaHow to say “cock” in Irish
- Irish:
- coca
- English:
- cock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUK-uh” /ˈkɔkə/
- Plural:
- cocaí (cocks)
- Genitive singular:
- coca, an choca (e.g. lámh an choca, the handle of the tap)
- Genitive plural:
- cocaí, na gcocaí (e.g. ag deisiú cocaí, repairing taps)
What does “coca” mean?
- cock
- A tap or valve that controls the flow of liquid or gas in a pipe.Also: stopcock, valve, tap, faucet.
Other Irish words for cock: coileach (cock)
“Coca” with the article
The plural of cock in Irish is cocaí. Here is coca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coca, the Irish word for cock.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Cock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cock?
The Irish for cock is coca (pronounced “KUK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cocaí.
How do you pronounce coca in Irish?
Coca is said like “KUK-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔkə/).
What is the plural of cock in Irish?
The plural of coca is cocaí; with the article, na cocaí means “the cocks”. The genitive plural is cocaí, as in ag deisiú cocaí (repairing taps).
Why does coca change to choca or gcoca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coca becomes mo choca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoca (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coca' and 'sconna'?
'Sconna' is the everyday word for a tap, while 'coca' is a more technical word for a cock or valve on a pipe.
