Plank in Irish (Planc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for plank?

The Irish for plank is planc (pronounced “plawnk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plainc. Depending on context it can also mean blow.

Q: What is the plural of plank in Irish?

The plural of planc is plainc; with the article, na plainc means “the planks”. The genitive plural is planc, as in fad na bplanc (the length of the planks).

Q: Does planc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Planc can mean plank or blow, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “plank” in Irish

Irish:: planc
English:: plank, blow
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “plawnk” /pˠl̪ˠaŋk/

Various forms

Plural:: plainc (planks)
Genitive singular:: plainc, an phlainc (e.g. fad an phlainc, the length of the plank)
Genitive plural:: planc, na bplanc (e.g. fad na bplanc, the length of the planks)

What does “planc” mean?

“Planc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

plank: A long, flat piece of sawn timber, thicker than a board.Also: board, timber plank, deal.

1 other meaning: blow

2blow: A heavy blow or thump given to someone.Also: thump, wallop, beating.

Other Irish words for plank: clár (board)

“Planc” with the article

The plural of plank in Irish is plainc. Here is planc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an planc

the plank

No change after an

na plainc

the planks

Plural: no change after na

“Planc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using planc, the Irish word for plank.

Tá planc fada ag teastáil uainn don urlár.

We need a long plank for the floor.

Leag sé an planc trasna an tsrutháin.

He laid the plank across the stream.

Bhí tairne ag gobadh amach as ceann an phlainc.

A nail was sticking out of the end of the plank.

Cheannaigh m'athair plainc nua sa siopa adhmaid.

My father bought new planks in the timber shop.

Ghearr mé mo phlanc ina dhá leath.

I cut my plank in two.

Tá poll sa phlanc seo.

There is a hole in this plank.

Bhí boladh adhmaid úir ó na plainc.

There was a smell of fresh wood from the planks.

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Plank in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for plank?

The Irish for plank is planc (pronounced “plawnk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plainc. Depending on context it can also mean blow.

How do you pronounce planc in Irish?

Planc is said like “plawnk” (IPA /pˠl̪ˠaŋk/).

What is the plural of plank in Irish?

The plural of planc is plainc; with the article, na plainc means “the planks”. The genitive plural is planc, as in fad na bplanc (the length of the planks).

Does planc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Planc can mean plank or blow, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does planc change to phlanc or bplanc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) planc becomes mo phlanc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplanc (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'planc' and 'clár'?

'Clár' is the everyday word for a board or flat piece of wood, while 'planc' means a thicker, heavier plank. 'Clár' also has many other senses such as table, lid or programme.

Plank in Irish (Planc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage