Comma in Irish (Camóg): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for comma?

The Irish for comma is camóg (pronounced “kuh-MOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is camóga. Depending on context it can also mean camogie stick or curl.

Q: What is the plural of comma in Irish?

The plural of camóg is camóga; with the article, na camóga means “the commas”. The genitive plural is camóg, as in úsáid na gcamóg (the use of commas).

Q: Does camóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Camóg can mean comma, camogie stick or curl, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “comma” in Irish

Irish:: camóg
English:: comma, camogie stick, curl
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “kuh-MOHG” /kəˈmoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: camóga (commas)
Genitive singular:: camóige, na camóige (e.g. úsáid na camóige, the use of the comma)
Genitive plural:: camóg, na gcamóg (e.g. úsáid na gcamóg, the use of commas)

What does “camóg” mean?

“Camóg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

comma: The punctuation mark used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.Also: punctuation mark.

2 other meanings: camogie stick or curl

2camogie stick: A hooked stick, especially the stick used in camogie or a small hurley.Also: hooked stick, crook, hurley.
3curl: A curling lock of hair or a small curve or ripple.Also: ripple, crook.

“Camóg” with the article

The plural of comma in Irish is camóga. Here is camóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chamóg

the comma

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na camóga

the commas

Plural: no change after na

“Camóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using camóg, the Irish word for comma.

Cuir camóg tar éis an fhocail sin.

Put a comma after that word.

Tá an chamóg san áit mhícheart.

The comma is in the wrong place.

Tá an iomarca camóg san abairt seo.

There are too many commas in this sentence.

Bhain an múinteoir na camóga amach as m'aiste.

The teacher took the commas out of my essay.

Tá rialacha na camóige deacair go leor.

The rules for commas are quite difficult.

Chuir mé camóg idir an dá fhocal.

I put a comma between the two words.

Ní gá camóg i ndiaidh an ainm sin.

There's no need for a comma after that name.

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Comma in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for comma?

The Irish for comma is camóg (pronounced “kuh-MOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is camóga. Depending on context it can also mean camogie stick or curl.

How do you pronounce camóg in Irish?

Camóg is said like “kuh-MOHG” (IPA /kəˈmoːɡ/).

What is the plural of comma in Irish?

The plural of camóg is camóga; with the article, na camóga means “the commas”. The genitive plural is camóg, as in úsáid na gcamóg (the use of commas).

Does camóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Camóg can mean comma, camogie stick or curl, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does camóg change to chamóg or gcamóg?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) camóg becomes mo chamóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcamóg (eclipsis).

How do I say 'inverted commas' or 'quotation marks' in Irish?

Use 'camóga turbhróige', or more simply 'comharthaí athfhriotail'.

Is 'camóg' related to 'camógaíocht'?

Yes: 'camógaíocht' (camogie) is named after the 'camóg', the smaller stick used in the game, as hurling uses the 'camán'.

Comma in Irish (Camóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage