HeyRuaHow to say “porter” in Irish
- Irish:
- pórtar
- English:
- porter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POHR-tur” /ˈpˠoːɾˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- pórtair, an phórtair (e.g. pionta pórtair, a pint of porter)
What does “pórtar” mean?
- porter
- A dark beer made from roasted malt, similar to stout.Also: stout, dark beer, black beer.
Other Irish words for porter: póirtéir (porter)
“Pórtar” with the article
Here is pórtar after the article (an t-alt).
“Pórtar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pórtar, the Irish word for porter.
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Porter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for porter?
The Irish for porter is pórtar (pronounced “POHR-tur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce pórtar in Irish?
Pórtar is said like “POHR-tur” (IPA /ˈpˠoːɾˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does pórtar have a plural?
No plural form is given for pórtar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pórtar change to phórtar or bpórtar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pórtar becomes mo phórtar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpórtar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pórtar' and 'leann dubh'?
Both refer to dark beer; 'leann dubh' is the usual term for stout, while 'pórtar' is porter, though in everyday speech they are often used for the same drink.
Does 'pórtar' mean a doorman or hotel porter?
No, 'pórtar' is only the drink; a doorman or hall porter is 'doirseoir' and a luggage porter is 'póirtéir'.
