HeyRuaHow to say “mocha” in Irish
- Irish:
- moca
- English:
- mocha
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MUK-uh” /ˈmˠɔkə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- moca, an mhoca (e.g. blas an mhoca, the taste of the mocha)
What does “moca” mean?
- mocha
- Mocha is a fine kind of coffee, or a coffee drink flavoured with chocolate.Also: mocha coffee, chocolate coffee.
“Moca” with the article
Here is moca after the article (an t-alt).
an moca
the mocha
No change after an
“Moca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moca, the Irish word for mocha.
Ba mhaith liom moca, le do thoil.
I'd like a mocha, please.
Tá an moca seo róthe le hól.
This mocha is too hot to drink.
Is breá le mo dheirfiúr moca ar maidin.
My sister loves a mocha in the morning.
Cheannaigh sé moca mór sa chaifé.
He bought a large mocha in the cafe.
Bhí boladh an mhoca ar fud an tseomra.
The smell of the mocha was all over the room.
Cuir uachtar ar bharr an mhoca.
Put cream on top of the mocha.
An bhfuil moca níos milse ná laitte?
Is a mocha sweeter than a latte?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mocha in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mocha?
The Irish for mocha is moca (pronounced “MUK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce moca in Irish?
Moca is said like “MUK-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠɔkə/).
Does moca have a plural?
No plural form is given for moca in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does moca change to mhoca?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhoca. After ár (our) it stays ár moca, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I order other coffees in Irish?
Use the same pattern: 'moca, le do thoil' for a mocha, or 'caife dubh, le do thoil' for a black coffee.
