HeyRuaHow to say “penis” in Irish
- Irish:
- bod
- English:
- penis, churl
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bud” /bˠɔd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- boid (penises)
- Genitive singular:
- boid, an bhoid (e.g. barr an bhoid, the tip of the penis)
- Genitive plural:
- bod, na mbod (e.g. fad na mbod, the length of the penises)
What does “bod” mean?
“Bod” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- penis
- The male sexual organ; the word is vulgar or crude in everyday speech.Also: prick, cock, male organ.
1 other meaning: churl
- 2churl
- A rough, ill-mannered or boorish man, used as a term of abuse.Also: boor, lout, oaf.
“Bod” with the article
The plural of penis in Irish is boid. Here is bod after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bod” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bod, the Irish word for penis.
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Penis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for penis?
The Irish for penis is bod (pronounced “bud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boid. Depending on context it can also mean churl.
How do you pronounce bod in Irish?
Bod is said like “bud” (IPA /bˠɔd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of penis in Irish?
The plural of bod is boid; with the article, na boid means “the penises”. The genitive plural is bod, as in fad na mbod (the length of the penises).
Does bod have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bod can mean penis or churl, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bod change to bhod or mbod?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bod becomes mo bhod (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbod (eclipsis).
Is 'bod' a polite word?
No, 'bod' is crude in everyday use; in medical or formal contexts 'péineas' or 'ball fearga' is used.
Why does 'bod' appear in bird and plant names?
It forms many traditional names, such as 'bod gaoithe' (kestrel) and 'bod ar dris' (stonechat), where it carries no vulgar sense.
