HeyRuaHow to say “pouch” in Irish
- Irish:
- púitse
- English:
- pouch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POOT-shuh” /ˈpuːtʲʃə/
- Plural:
- púitsí (pouches)
- Genitive singular:
- púitse, an phúitse (e.g. béal an phúitse, the mouth of the pouch)
- Genitive plural:
- púitsí, na bpúitsí (e.g. ábhar na bpúitsí, the contents of the pouches)
What does “púitse” mean?
- pouch
- A small bag or soft container, often carried on the person or attached to a belt.Also: small bag, purse, pocket bag.
Other Irish words for pouch: spaga (purse)
“Púitse” with the article
The plural of pouch in Irish is púitsí. Here is púitse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Púitse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using púitse, the Irish word for pouch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pouch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pouch?
The Irish for pouch is púitse (pronounced “POOT-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is púitsí.
How do you pronounce púitse in Irish?
Púitse is said like “POOT-shuh” (IPA /ˈpuːtʲʃə/).
What is the plural of pouch in Irish?
The plural of púitse is púitsí; with the article, na púitsí means “the pouches”. The genitive plural is púitsí, as in ábhar na bpúitsí (the contents of the pouches).
Why does púitse change to phúitse or bpúitse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) púitse becomes mo phúitse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpúitse (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'púitse' and 'sparán'?
'Sparán' is usually a purse for money, while 'púitse' is a more general small pouch, for tobacco, tools or similar items.
