HeyRuaHow to say “poker” in Irish
- Irish:
- pócar
- English:
- poker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POH-kur” /ˈpˠoːkəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pócair, an phócair (e.g. cluiche an phócair, the game of poker)
What does “pócar” mean?
- poker
- A card game in which players bet on the value of the hands they hold.Also: card game, poker game.
Other Irish words for poker: priocaire (poker)
“Pócar” with the article
Here is pócar after the article (an t-alt).
an pócar
the poker
No change after an
“Pócar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pócar, the Irish word for poker.
Bainim an-sásamh as cluiche maith pócair.
I enjoy a good game of poker.
Imríonn siad pócar gach Aoine.
They play poker every Friday.
Chaill sé a chuid airgid ag an bpócar.
He lost his money at poker.
Níl mórán eolais agam ar rialacha an phócair.
I don't know much about the rules of poker.
Is maith le m'athair pócar a imirt lena chairde.
My father likes playing poker with his friends.
Bhuaigh sí comórtas pócair i Londain.
She won a poker tournament in London.
Tá an pócar an-choitianta ar an idirlíon anois.
Poker is very popular online now.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Poker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poker?
The Irish for poker is pócar (pronounced “POH-kur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce pócar in Irish?
Pócar is said like “POH-kur” (IPA /ˈpˠoːkəɾˠ/).
Does pócar have a plural?
No plural form is given for pócar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pócar change to phócar or bpócar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pócar becomes mo phócar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpócar (eclipsis).
Is 'pócar' the same as 'póca'?
No. 'Pócar' is the card game poker, while 'póca' means a pocket.
