Frog in Irish (Frog): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for frog?

The Irish for frog is frog (pronounced “frug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is froganna. Depending on context it can also mean frog (of horse's hoof).

Q: What is the plural of frog in Irish?

The plural of frog is froganna; with the article, na froganna means “the frogs”. The genitive plural is froganna, as in glór na bhfroganna (the sound of the frogs).

Q: Does frog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Frog can mean frog or frog (of horse's hoof), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “frog” in Irish

Irish:: frog
English:: frog, frog (of horse's hoof)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “frug” /fɾˠɔɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: froganna (frogs)
Genitive singular:: froig, an fhroig (e.g. cosa an fhroig, the frog's legs)
Genitive plural:: froganna, na bhfroganna (e.g. glór na bhfroganna, the sound of the frogs)

What does “frog” mean?

“Frog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

frog: A small jumping amphibian with smooth skin and long back legs that lives near water.Also: amphibian, toad.

1 other meaning: frog (of horse's hoof)

2frog (of horse's hoof): The soft, horny, triangular pad on the underside of a horse's hoof.Also: frog, hoof pad, horse's hoof.

“Frog” with the article

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

an frog

the frog

No change after an

na froganna

the frogs

Plural: no change after na

“Frog” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using frog, the Irish word for frog.

Chonaic mé frog sa lochán inné.

I saw a frog in the pond yesterday.

Léim an frog isteach san uisce.

The frog jumped into the water.

Tá dath glas ar chraiceann an fhroig.

The frog's skin is green.

Bíonn na froganna ag grágaíl istoíche.

The frogs croak at night.

Thug mo dheartháir frog abhaile i bpróca.

My brother brought a frog home in a jar.

Tá a lán froganna i mo ghairdín.

There are lots of frogs in my garden.

D'fhoghlaim na páistí faoi shaol an fhroig ar scoil.

The children learned about the life of the frog at school.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

caidreamhrelationship báisteachrain pointepoint straitéisstrategy bainisteoirmanager leababed

Frog in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for frog?

The Irish for frog is frog (pronounced “frug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is froganna. Depending on context it can also mean frog (of horse's hoof).

How do you pronounce frog in Irish?

Frog is said like “frug” (IPA /fɾˠɔɡ/).

What is the plural of frog in Irish?

The plural of frog is froganna; with the article, na froganna means “the frogs”. The genitive plural is froganna, as in glór na bhfroganna (the sound of the frogs).

Does frog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Frog can mean frog or frog (of horse's hoof), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does frog change to fhrog or bhfrog?

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

Is there another Irish word for frog?

Yes, 'loscann' is also used for frog, especially in older or literary Irish, while 'frog' is the common everyday word. A toad is 'buaf'.

Frog in Irish (Frog): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage