HeyRuaHow to say “punch” in Irish
- Irish:
- polladóir
- English:
- punch, borer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PUL-uh-dohr” /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- polladóirí (punches)
- Genitive singular:
- polladóra, an pholladóra (e.g. cos an pholladóra, the handle of the punch)
- Genitive plural:
- polladóirí, na bpolladóirí (e.g. tacar na bpolladóirí, the set of punches)
What does “polladóir” mean?
“Polladóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- punch
- A tool for making holes, for example in paper, leather or tickets.Also: hole punch, perforator, piercer.
1 other meaning: borer
- 2borer
- A tool or device used for boring or piercing holes.Also: drill, piercing tool.
“Polladóir” with the article
The plural of punch in Irish is polladóirí. Here is polladóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Polladóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polladóir, the Irish word for punch.
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Punch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for punch?
The Irish for punch is polladóir (pronounced “PUL-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is polladóirí. Depending on context it can also mean borer.
How do you pronounce polladóir in Irish?
Polladóir is said like “PUL-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of punch in Irish?
The plural of polladóir is polladóirí; with the article, na polladóirí means “the punches”. The genitive plural is polladóirí, as in tacar na bpolladóirí (the set of punches).
Does polladóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Polladóir can mean punch or borer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does polladóir change to pholladóir or bpolladóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polladóir becomes mo pholladóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolladóir (eclipsis).
What word is 'polladóir' built from?
It comes from 'poll' (hole) and the verb 'poll' (to pierce), with the agent suffix '-óir', so it means a thing that makes holes.
