HeyRuaHow to say “joke” in Irish
- Irish:
- jóc
- English:
- joke
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jawk” /dʒoːk/
Various forms
- Plural:
- jócanna (jokes)
- Genitive singular:
- jóc, an jóc (e.g. buille an jóc, the punchline of the joke)
- Genitive plural:
- jócanna, na jócanna (e.g. leabhar na jócanna, the joke book)
What does “jóc” mean?
- joke
- Something said or done to make people laugh; a jest.Also: jest, gag, prank.
“Jóc” with the article
The plural of joke in Irish is jócanna. Here is jóc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an jóc
the joke
No change after an
na jócanna
the jokes
Plural: no change after na
“Jóc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using jóc, the Irish word for joke.
D'inis sé jóc greannmhar dúinn.
He told us a funny joke.
Níor thuig mé an jóc ar chor ar bith.
I didn't get the joke at all.
Bíonn jócanna maithe ag m'uncail i gcónaí.
My uncle always has good jokes.
Ní raibh ann ach jóc, ná bí crosta.
It was only a joke, don't be cross.
Sin é mo jóc is fearr.
That's my best joke.
Bhí gach duine ag gáire faoi na jócanna.
Everyone was laughing at the jokes.
Rinne siad jóc den scéal ar fad.
They made a joke of the whole thing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Joke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for joke?
The Irish for joke is jóc (pronounced “jawk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is jócanna.
How do you pronounce jóc in Irish?
Jóc is said like “jawk” (IPA /dʒoːk/).
What is the plural of joke in Irish?
The plural of jóc is jócanna; with the article, na jócanna means “the jokes”. The genitive plural is jócanna, as in leabhar na jócanna (the joke book).
Is there a more native Irish word than 'jóc'?
Yes, 'jóc' is a loanword; native alternatives include 'greann' (humour, fun) and 'ábhar grinn', and 'magadh' for joking or mocking.
