HeyRuaHow to say “pocket” in Irish
- Irish:
- póca
- English:
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POH-kuh” /ˈpˠoːkə/
- Plural:
- pócaí (pockets)
- Genitive singular:
- póca, an phóca (e.g. bun an phóca, the bottom of the pocket)
- Genitive plural:
- pócaí, na bpócaí (e.g. ag folmhú na bpócaí, emptying the pockets)
What does “póca” mean?
“Póca” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- A small bag sewn into or onto clothing for carrying small things.Also: trouser pocket, coat pocket.
1 other meaning:
- 2pocket
- A pouch or compartment in a bag, case or similar object, or figuratively a person's money or means.Also: pouch, compartment.
“Póca” with the article
The plural of pocket in Irish is pócaí. Here is póca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póca, the Irish word for pocket.
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Pocket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pocket?
The Irish for pocket is póca (pronounced “POH-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pócaí.
How do you pronounce póca in Irish?
Póca is said like “POH-kuh” (IPA /ˈpˠoːkə/).
What is the plural of pocket in Irish?
The plural of póca is pócaí; with the article, na pócaí means “the pockets”. The genitive plural is pócaí, as in ag folmhú na bpócaí (emptying the pockets).
Why does póca change to phóca or bpóca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póca becomes mo phóca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóca (eclipsis).
How do I say 'mobile phone' using póca?
A mobile phone is 'fón póca', literally a pocket phone, though 'guthán póca' is also heard.
How do I say 'out of pocket'?
You can say 'bhí mé thíos leis', meaning I lost out by it; 'as póca' is not used in this sense.
