HeyRuaHow to say “dock” in Irish
- Irish:
- copóg
- English:
- dock, large leaf, large ear
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kuh-POHG” /kəˈpˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- copóga (docks)
- Genitive singular:
- copóige, na copóige (e.g. duilleog na copóige, the leaf of the dock)
- Genitive plural:
- copóg, na gcopóg (e.g. fréamhacha na gcopóg, the roots of the docks)
What does “copóg” mean?
“Copóg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dock
- A common weed with large broad leaves, often rubbed on nettle stings.Also: dock leaf, dock plant, rumex.
2 other meanings: large leaf or large ear
- 2large leaf
- Any large broad leaf of a plant.Also: broad leaf.
- 3large ear
- A big, flapping ear, used humorously of a person or animal.Also: flapping ear.
“Copóg” with the article
The plural of dock in Irish is copóga. Here is copóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Copóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using copóg, the Irish word for dock.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Dock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dock?
The Irish for dock is copóg (pronounced “kuh-POHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is copóga. Depending on context it can also mean large leaf or large ear.
How do you pronounce copóg in Irish?
Copóg is said like “kuh-POHG” (IPA /kəˈpˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of dock in Irish?
The plural of copóg is copóga; with the article, na copóga means “the docks”. The genitive plural is copóg, as in fréamhacha na gcopóg (the roots of the docks).
Does copóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Copóg can mean dock, large leaf or large ear, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does copóg change to chopóg or gcopóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) copóg becomes mo chopóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcopóg (eclipsis).
What cures a nettle sting in Irish folk tradition?
A dock leaf, copóg, is rubbed on the sting from a neantóg, the nettle.
