HeyRuaHow to say “polo” in Irish
- Irish:
- póló
- English:
- polo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POH-loh” /ˈpˠoːl̪ˠoː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- póló, an phóló (e.g. cluiche póló, a game of polo)
What does “póló” mean?
- polo
- A team game played on horseback in which players hit a ball with long-handled mallets.Also: horse polo, polo game.
“Póló” with the article
Here is póló after the article (an t-alt).
an póló
the polo
No change after an
“Póló” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póló, the Irish word for polo.
Imrítear póló ar mhuin capaill.
Polo is played on horseback.
Ní fhaca mé cluiche póló riamh.
I have never seen a polo game.
Is spórt costasach é an póló.
Polo is an expensive sport.
Bhí sé ag imirt póló sa Fhrainc.
He was playing polo in France.
Tá foireann póló sa chlub sin.
That club has a polo team.
Is aoibhinn le mo dheartháir póló.
My brother loves polo.
Tá suim mhór aici sa phóló.
She has a great interest in polo.
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Polo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polo?
The Irish for polo is póló (pronounced “POH-loh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce póló in Irish?
Póló is said like “POH-loh” (IPA /ˈpˠoːl̪ˠoː/).
Does póló have a plural?
No plural form is given for póló in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does póló change to phóló or bpóló?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póló becomes mo phóló (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóló (eclipsis).
Does 'póló' also mean a polo shirt?
This entry covers the game. A polo shirt is usually called 'léine phóló'.
How do you say water polo?
Water polo is 'póló uisce'.
