HeyRuaHow to say “puma” in Irish
- Irish:
- púma
- English:
- puma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POO-muh” /ˈpˠuːmˠə/
- Plural:
- púmaí (pumas)
- Genitive singular:
- púma, an phúma (e.g. eireaball an phúma, the puma's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- púmaí, na bpúmaí (e.g. gnáthóg na bpúmaí, the habitat of the pumas)
What does “púma” mean?
- puma
- A large wild cat of the Americas with a plain tawny coat, also called a cougar or mountain lion.Also: cougar, mountain lion, panther.
“Púma” with the article
The plural of puma in Irish is púmaí. Here is púma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Púma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using púma, the Irish word for puma.
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Puma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for puma?
The Irish for puma is púma (pronounced “POO-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is púmaí.
How do you pronounce púma in Irish?
Púma is said like “POO-muh” (IPA /ˈpˠuːmˠə/).
What is the plural of puma in Irish?
The plural of púma is púmaí; with the article, na púmaí means “the pumas”. The genitive plural is púmaí, as in gnáthóg na bpúmaí (the habitat of the pumas).
Why does púma change to phúma or bpúma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) púma becomes mo phúma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpúma (eclipsis).
Is there a separate Irish word for cougar or mountain lion?
No, 'púma' covers the puma, cougar and mountain lion, since they are the same animal.
