HeyRuaHow to say “porch” in Irish
- Irish:
- póirse
- English:
- porch, passage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POHR-shuh” /ˈpˠoːɾˠʃə/
- Plural:
- póirsí (porches)
- Genitive singular:
- póirse, an phóirse (e.g. doras an phóirse, the porch door)
- Genitive plural:
- póirsí, na bpóirsí (e.g. díonta na bpóirsí, the roofs of the porches)
What does “póirse” mean?
“Póirse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- porch
- A small covered entrance built onto the front of a house or building.Also: entrance porch, vestibule.
1 other meaning: passage
- 2passage
- A narrow way or corridor inside a building, or a lobby leading to rooms.Also: lobby, corridor, hallway.
“Póirse” with the article
The plural of porch in Irish is póirsí. Here is póirse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póirse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póirse, the Irish word for porch.
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Porch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for porch?
The Irish for porch is póirse (pronounced “POHR-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is póirsí. Depending on context it can also mean passage.
How do you pronounce póirse in Irish?
Póirse is said like “POHR-shuh” (IPA /ˈpˠoːɾˠʃə/).
What is the plural of porch in Irish?
The plural of póirse is póirsí; with the article, na póirsí means “the porches”. The genitive plural is póirsí, as in díonta na bpóirsí (the roofs of the porches).
Does póirse have more than one meaning?
Yes. Póirse can mean porch or passage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does póirse change to phóirse or bpóirse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póirse becomes mo phóirse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóirse (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'póirse' and 'halla'?
'Póirse' is a porch or small entrance area, often outside the main door, while 'halla' is the hall inside the house or a large public hall.
