HeyRuaHow to say “polka” in Irish
- Irish:
- poilcí
- English:
- polka
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-kee” /ˈpolʲciː/
- Plural:
- poilcithe (polkas)
- Genitive singular:
- poilcí, an phoilcí (e.g. céimeanna an phoilcí, the steps of the polka)
- Genitive plural:
- poilcithe, na bpoilcithe (e.g. cnuasach na bpoilcithe, the collection of the polkas)
What does “poilcí” mean?
- polka
- A lively dance in duple time, or a tune played for this dance, very popular in Irish traditional music.Also: polka dance, polka tune.
“Poilcí” with the article
The plural of polka in Irish is poilcithe. Here is poilcí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Poilcí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poilcí, 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 poilcí (pronounced “POL-kee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poilcithe.
How do you pronounce poilcí in Irish?
Poilcí is said like “POL-kee” (IPA /ˈpolʲciː/).
What is the plural of polka in Irish?
The plural of poilcí is poilcithe; with the article, na poilcithe means “the polkas”. The genitive plural is poilcithe, as in cnuasach na bpoilcithe (the collection of the polkas).
Why does poilcí change to phoilcí or bpoilcí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poilcí becomes mo phoilcí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoilcí (eclipsis).
How is a polka different from a jig in Irish music terms?
A poilcí is in 2/4 time, while a port (jig) is usually in 6/8 time. A ríl (reel) is in 4/4.
