HeyRuaHow to say “hotchpotch” in Irish
- Irish:
- prácás
- English:
- hotchpotch, mess
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAW-kaws” /ˈpˠɾˠɑːkɑːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- prácáis, an phrácáis (e.g. blas an phrácáis, the taste of the hotchpotch)
What does “prácás” mean?
“Prácás” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hotchpotch
- A messy mixture of things thrown together without order, such as sloppy food.Also: hodgepodge, mess, slop, mixture.
1 other meaning: mess
- 2mess
- A badly done job or a situation that has been made a complete muddle.Also: botch, shambles, muddle, mess-up.
“Prácás” with the article
Here is prácás after the article (an t-alt).
“Prácás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prácás, the Irish word for hotchpotch.
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Hotchpotch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hotchpotch?
The Irish for hotchpotch is prácás (pronounced “PRAW-kaws”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mess.
How do you pronounce prácás in Irish?
Prácás is said like “PRAW-kaws” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠɑːkɑːsˠ/).
Does prácás have a plural?
No plural form is given for prácás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does prácás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Prácás can mean hotchpotch or mess, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does prácás change to phrácás or bprácás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prácás becomes mo phrácás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprácás (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to make a mess of something'?
Use 'prácás a dhéanamh de rud', for example 'rinne sé prácás de' means 'he made a mess of it'. 'Praiseach a dhéanamh de' is a common equivalent.
