HeyRuaHow to say “punctuation” in Irish
- Irish:
- poncú
- English:
- punctuation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- poncaigh, to punctuate (ag poncú, punctuating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PUNG-koo” /ˈpˠʊŋkuː/
- Genitive singular:
- poncaithe, an phoncaithe (e.g. rialacha an phoncaithe, the rules of punctuation)
What does “poncú” mean?
- punctuation
- The use of marks such as commas and full stops in writing; also the verbal noun of 'poncaigh', to punctuate or dot.Also: punctuating, dotting.
“Poncú” as a verbal noun
After ag, poncú means punctuating: it is the verbal noun of the verb poncaigh (to punctuate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Poncú” with the article
Here is poncú after the article (an t-alt).
“Poncú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poncú, the Irish word for punctuation.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Punctuation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for punctuation?
The Irish for punctuation is poncú (pronounced “PUNG-koo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce poncú in Irish?
Poncú is said like “PUNG-koo” (IPA /ˈpˠʊŋkuː/).
Does poncú have a plural?
No plural form is given for poncú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does poncú change to phoncú or bponcú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poncú becomes mo phoncú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bponcú (eclipsis).
What is a punctuation mark in Irish?
A punctuation mark is 'comhartha poncaithe', for example 'camóg' (comma) or 'lánstad' (full stop).
