HeyRuaHow to say “picking” in Irish
- Irish:
- piocadh
- English:
- picking, tidying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- pioc, to pick (ag piocadh, picking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PYUK-uh” /ˈpʲɪkə/
- Genitive singular:
- pioctha, an phioctha (e.g. am pioctha na n-úll, apple-picking time)
What does “piocadh” mean?
“Piocadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- picking
- The verbal noun of the verb pioc: the act of picking, plucking or pecking at something.Also: plucking, pecking, pick.
1 other meaning: tidying
- 2tidying
- The act of smartening or tidying oneself up, as in piocadh suas.Also: smartening up, sprucing up.
“Piocadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, piocadh means picking: it is the verbal noun of the verb pioc (to pick). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Piocadh” with the article
Here is piocadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Piocadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using piocadh, the Irish word for picking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Picking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for picking?
The Irish for picking is piocadh (pronounced “PYUK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tidying.
How do you pronounce piocadh in Irish?
Piocadh is said like “PYUK-uh” (IPA /ˈpʲɪkə/).
Does piocadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for piocadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does piocadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Piocadh can mean picking or tidying, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does piocadh change to phiocadh or bpiocadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piocadh becomes mo phiocadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiocadh (eclipsis).
What does 'níl pioc' mean?
'Níl pioc' uses the related noun pioc, meaning 'not a bit', as in níl pioc eolais agam, 'I have no knowledge at all'. It is different from piocadh, the act of picking.
