Gut in Irish (Putóg): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for gut?

The Irish for gut is putóg (pronounced “puh-TOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is putóga. Depending on context it can also mean pudding.

Q: What is the plural of gut in Irish?

The plural of putóg is putóga; with the article, na putóga means “the guts”. The genitive plural is putóg, as in boladh na bputóg (the smell of the guts).

Q: Does putóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Putóg can mean gut or pudding, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “gut” in Irish

Irish:: putóg
English:: gut, pudding
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “puh-TOHG” /pˠəˈt̪ˠoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: putóga (guts)
Genitive singular:: putóige, na putóige (e.g. pian na putóige, the pain in the gut)
Genitive plural:: putóg, na bputóg (e.g. boladh na bputóg, the smell of the guts)

What does “putóg” mean?

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

gut: An intestine or bowel; in the plural, the guts or entrails of a person or animal.Also: intestine, bowel, entrails, innards.

1 other meaning: pudding

2pudding: A sausage-like food made in a gut casing, such as black or white pudding.Also: black pudding, white pudding, sausage.

“Putóg” with the article

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

an phutóg

the gut

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na putóga

the guts

Plural: no change after na

“Putóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using putóg, the Irish word for gut.

Ceannaigh putóg dhubh sa siopa búistéara.

Buy black pudding in the butcher's shop.

Bhí an phutóg bhán blasta ar maidin.

The white pudding was tasty this morning.

B'éigean dó luí ar phutóga folmha go maidin.

He had to go to sleep on an empty stomach.

Bhain an búistéir na putóga as an muc.

The butcher took the guts out of the pig.

Tá pian i mo phutóga ó mhaidin.

I've had a pain in my guts since morning.

Cuir slisín putóige ar an bpláta.

Put a slice of pudding on the plate.

Tá fadhb aige lena phutóga.

He has a problem with his bowels.

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Gut in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gut?

The Irish for gut is putóg (pronounced “puh-TOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is putóga. Depending on context it can also mean pudding.

How do you pronounce putóg in Irish?

Putóg is said like “puh-TOHG” (IPA /pˠəˈt̪ˠoːɡ/).

What is the plural of gut in Irish?

The plural of putóg is putóga; with the article, na putóga means “the guts”. The genitive plural is putóg, as in boladh na bputóg (the smell of the guts).

Does putóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Putóg can mean gut or pudding, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does putóg change to phutóg or bputóg?

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

Does 'putóg' mean a sweet dessert pudding?

No, 'putóg' is a sausage-type pudding like 'putóg dhubh'; a sweet dessert is 'maróg'.

What is the difference between 'putóg' and 'inne'?

Both mean bowel or entrails; 'inne' is more formal or anatomical, while 'putóga' is the everyday word for guts.

Gut in Irish (Putóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage