HeyRuaHow to say “polka” in Irish
- Irish:
- polca
- English:
- polka
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-kuh” /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠkə/
- Plural:
- polcaí (polkas)
- Genitive singular:
- polca, an pholca (e.g. ceol an pholca, the music of the polka)
- Genitive plural:
- polcaí, na bpolcaí (e.g. leabhar na bpolcaí, the book of the polkas)
What does “polca” mean?
- polka
- A lively dance for couples, or the music for it, very common in Irish traditional music, especially in Sliabh Luachra.Also: polka dance, polka tune.
“Polca” with the article
The plural of polka in Irish is polcaí. Here is polca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Polca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polca, the Irish word for polka.
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Polka in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polka?
The Irish for polka is polca (pronounced “POL-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is polcaí.
How do you pronounce polca in Irish?
Polca is said like “POL-kuh” (IPA /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠkə/).
What is the plural of polka in Irish?
The plural of polca is polcaí; with the article, na polcaí means “the polkas”. The genitive plural is polcaí, as in leabhar na bpolcaí (the book of the polkas).
Why does polca change to pholca or bpolca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polca becomes mo pholca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolca (eclipsis).
How is a polca different from a port?
A polca is in 2/4 time with a bouncy beat, while a port is a jig, usually in 6/8 time.
