HeyRuaHow to say “hop” in Irish
- Irish:
- hopa
- English:
- hop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “HOP-uh” /ˈhɔpə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- hopaí (hops)
- Genitive singular:
- hopa, an hopa (e.g. blas an hopa, the taste of hops)
- Genitive plural:
- hopaí, na hopaí (e.g. boladh na hopaí, the smell of the hops)
What does “hopa” mean?
- hop
- The cone-shaped flower of the hop plant, dried and used to flavour beer.Also: hops, hop cone, hop plant.
“Hopa” with the article
The plural of hop in Irish is hopaí. Here is hopa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an hopa
the hop
No change after an
na hopaí
the hops
Plural: no change after na
“Hopa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hopa, the Irish word for hop.
Úsáidtear hopaí chun beoir a dhéanamh.
Hops are used to make beer.
Tá blas láidir hopaí ar an leann seo.
This ale has a strong taste of hops.
Fásann an hopa go hard ar chuaillí.
The hop grows tall on poles.
Cheannaigh an ghrúdlann hopaí ón nGearmáin.
The brewery bought hops from Germany.
Cuireadh na hopaí isteach sa phota.
The hops were put into the pot.
Is maith liom boladh na hopaí.
I like the smell of the hops.
Tá hopa amháin fágtha sa mhála.
There is one hop left in the bag.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hop?
The Irish for hop is hopa (pronounced “HOP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hopaí.
How do you pronounce hopa in Irish?
Hopa is said like “HOP-uh” (IPA /ˈhɔpə/).
What is the plural of hop in Irish?
The plural of hopa is hopaí; with the article, na hopaí means “the hops”. The genitive plural is hopaí, as in boladh na hopaí (the smell of the hops).
Does 'hopa' mean a jump or hop?
No, 'hopa' is the plant used in brewing; for a hop or small jump use 'preab' or 'léim'.
