HeyRuaHow to say “dot” in Irish
- Irish:
- ponc
- English:
- dot, full stop, point, fix
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “punk” /pˠʊŋk/
- Plural:
- poncanna (dots)
- Genitive singular:
- poinc, an phoinc (e.g. áit an phoinc, the position of the dot)
- Genitive plural:
- poncanna, na bponcanna (e.g. líne poncanna, a dotted line)
What does “ponc” mean?
“Ponc” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dot
- A small round mark, such as the dot over a letter or a point in writing.Also: point, spot, mark.
3 other meanings: full stop or point or fix
- 2full stop
- The punctuation mark that ends a sentence.Also: period, point.
- 3point
- A particular detail or item, or a precise point in something.Also: detail, particular, jot.
- 4fix
- In the phrase 'i bponc', a difficult situation or predicament.Also: predicament, tight spot, jam.
“Ponc” with the article
The plural of dot in Irish is poncanna. Here is ponc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ponc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ponc, the Irish word for dot.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Dot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dot?
The Irish for dot is ponc (pronounced “punk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poncanna. Depending on context it can also mean full stop or point or fix.
How do you pronounce ponc in Irish?
Ponc is said like “punk” (IPA /pˠʊŋk/).
What is the plural of dot in Irish?
The plural of ponc is poncanna; with the article, na poncanna means “the dots”. The genitive plural is poncanna, as in líne poncanna (a dotted line).
Does ponc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ponc can mean dot, full stop, point or fix, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ponc change to phonc or bponc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ponc becomes mo phonc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bponc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ponc' and 'lánstad'?
Both can mean a full stop, but 'lánstad' is the usual grammatical term, while 'ponc' is a dot in general.
What does 'i bponc' mean?
'Bheith i bponc' means to be in a fix or predicament, as in 'Tá mé i bponc'.
