HeyRuaHow to say “poaching” in Irish
- Irish:
- póitseáil
- English:
- poaching
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “POH-chaw-il” /ˈpoːtʲʃaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- póitseála, na póitseála (e.g. cosc na póitseála, the prevention of poaching)
What does “póitseáil” mean?
- poaching
- The illegal hunting or catching of game or fish on someone else's land or water; it is the verbal noun of the verb póitseáil.Also: poach, illegal hunting, illegal fishing.
“Póitseáil” with the article
Here is póitseáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Póitseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póitseáil, the Irish word for poaching.
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Poaching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poaching?
The Irish for poaching is póitseáil (pronounced “POH-chaw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce póitseáil in Irish?
Póitseáil is said like “POH-chaw-il” (IPA /ˈpoːtʲʃaːlʲ/).
Does póitseáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for póitseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does póitseáil change to phóitseáil or bpóitseáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póitseáil becomes mo phóitseáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóitseáil (eclipsis).
What is the word for a poacher?
A poacher is póitseálaí; the activity itself is póitseáil.
Does póitseáil mean poaching eggs in cooking?
No, póitseáil refers to illegal hunting or fishing; for cooking, use a phrase such as ubh scalfa for a poached egg.
