Plug in Irish (Plocóid): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for plug?

The Irish for plug is plocóid (pronounced “pluh-KOHJ”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plocóidí. Depending on context it can also mean electric plug.

Q: What is the plural of plug in Irish?

The plural of plocóid is plocóidí; with the article, na plocóidí means “the plugs”. The genitive plural is plocóidí, as in cineálacha plocóidí (types of plugs).

Q: Does plocóid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Plocóid can mean plug or electric plug, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “plug” in Irish

Irish:: plocóid
English:: plug, electric plug
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “pluh-KOHJ” /plˠəˈkoːdʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: plocóidí (plugs)
Genitive singular:: plocóide, na plocóide (e.g. slabhra na plocóide, the chain of the plug)
Genitive plural:: plocóidí, na bplocóidí (e.g. cineálacha plocóidí, types of plugs)

What does “plocóid” mean?

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

plug: A stopper that fits into a hole or opening, such as the plug in a sink or bath.Also: stopper, bung, sink plug.

1 other meaning: electric plug

2electric plug: The device on the end of a cable that you push into a socket to connect an appliance to electricity.Also: plug, power plug.

Other Irish words for plug: stopallán (stopper), pluga (plug), plugáil (plug)

“Plocóid” with the article

The plural of plug in Irish is plocóidí. Here is plocóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phlocóid

the plug

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na plocóidí

the plugs

Plural: no change after na

“Plocóid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using plocóid, the Irish word for plug.

Cuir an phlocóid sa doirteal, le do thoil.

Put the plug in the sink, please.

Bain an phlocóid as an soicéad sula nglanfaidh tú é.

Take the plug out of the socket before you clean it.

Tá plocóid nua ag teastáil don chiteal.

The kettle needs a new plug.

Bhí sreang na plocóide briste.

The wire of the plug was broken.

Tá plocóidí difriúla acu sa Fhrainc.

They have different plugs in France.

Cá bhfuil mo phlocóid don ríomhaire?

Where is my plug for the computer?

Níl aon phlocóid sa dabhach.

There's no plug in the bath.

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Plug in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for plug?

The Irish for plug is plocóid (pronounced “pluh-KOHJ”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plocóidí. Depending on context it can also mean electric plug.

How do you pronounce plocóid in Irish?

Plocóid is said like “pluh-KOHJ” (IPA /plˠəˈkoːdʲ/).

What is the plural of plug in Irish?

The plural of plocóid is plocóidí; with the article, na plocóidí means “the plugs”. The genitive plural is plocóidí, as in cineálacha plocóidí (types of plugs).

Does plocóid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Plocóid can mean plug or electric plug, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does plocóid change to phlocóid or bplocóid?

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

What is the difference between 'plocóid' and 'soicéad'?

A 'plocóid' is the plug on the cable, while a 'soicéad' is the socket in the wall you push it into.

Plug in Irish (Plocóid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage