HeyRuaHow to say “pound” in Irish
- Irish:
- póna
- English:
- pound
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POH-nuh” /ˈpˠoːnˠə/
- Plural:
- pónaí (pounds)
- Genitive singular:
- póna, an phóna (e.g. geata an phóna, the gate of the pound)
- Genitive plural:
- pónaí, na bpónaí (e.g. líon na bpónaí, a number of pounds)
What does “póna” mean?
- pound
- An enclosure where stray animals or towed vehicles are held until claimed.Also: animal pound, dog pound, car pound, enclosure.
Other Irish words for pound: punt (pound)
“Póna” with the article
The plural of pound in Irish is pónaí. Here is póna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póna, the Irish word for pound.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pound in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pound?
The Irish for pound is póna (pronounced “POH-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pónaí.
How do you pronounce póna in Irish?
Póna is said like “POH-nuh” (IPA /ˈpˠoːnˠə/).
What is the plural of pound in Irish?
The plural of póna is pónaí; with the article, na pónaí means “the pounds”. The genitive plural is pónaí, as in líon na bpónaí (a number of pounds).
Why does póna change to phóna or bpóna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póna becomes mo phóna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóna (eclipsis).
Is 'póna' the word for the money unit pound?
No, the currency pound is 'punt' and the weight pound is also 'punt'; 'póna' is only an enclosure for animals or vehicles.
