HeyRuaHow to say “kiss” in Irish
- Irish:
- póg
- English:
- kiss
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pohg” /pˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- póga (kisses)
- Genitive singular:
- póige, na póige (e.g. blas na póige, the taste of the kiss)
- Genitive plural:
- póg, na bpóg (e.g. líon na bpóg, the number of kisses)
What does “póg” mean?
- kiss
- A touch with the lips as a sign of love, greeting or affection.Also: peck, smooch.
Other Irish words for kiss: póg (kiss)
“Póg” with the article
The plural of kiss in Irish is póga. Here is póg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póg, the Irish word for kiss.
Other nouns in Irish
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Kiss in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kiss?
The Irish for kiss is póg (pronounced “pohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is póga.
How do you pronounce póg in Irish?
Póg is said like “pohg” (IPA /pˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of kiss in Irish?
The plural of póg is póga; with the article, na póga means “the kisses”. The genitive plural is póg, as in líon na bpóg (the number of kisses).
Does póg have more than one meaning?
Póg also has its own entry as a verb meaning to kiss.
Why does póg change to phóg or bpóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póg becomes mo phóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóg (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to kiss someone' in Irish?
Use the verb póg, for example 'Phóg sí é' (she kissed him), or the phrase 'póg a thabhairt do dhuine'.
What is the difference between póg and barróg?
Póg is a kiss, while barróg is a hug or embrace.
