HeyRuaHow to say “pore” in Irish
- Irish:
- póir
- English:
- pore
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pohr” /pˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- póireanna (pores)
- Genitive singular:
- póire, na póire (e.g. méid na póire, the size of the pore)
- Genitive plural:
- póireanna, na bpóireanna (e.g. glanadh na bpóireanna, the cleaning of the pores)
What does “póir” mean?
- pore
- A tiny opening in the skin, a leaf or another surface through which liquid or air can pass.Also: skin pore, small opening.
“Póir” with the article
The plural of pore in Irish is póireanna. Here is póir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póir, the Irish word for pore.
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Pore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pore?
The Irish for pore is póir (pronounced “pohr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is póireanna.
How do you pronounce póir in Irish?
Póir is said like “pohr” (IPA /pˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of pore in Irish?
The plural of póir is póireanna; with the article, na póireanna means “the pores”. The genitive plural is póireanna, as in glanadh na bpóireanna (the cleaning of the pores).
Why does póir change to phóir or bpóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póir becomes mo phóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóir (eclipsis).
Is 'póir' related to 'pór' meaning seed or breed?
No, 'póir' means a pore in the skin, while 'pór' means seed, breed or offspring; they are separate words.
