Seed in Irish (Pór): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for seed?

The Irish for seed is pór (pronounced “pohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pórtha. Depending on context it can also mean breed or offspring.

Q: What is the plural of seed in Irish?

The plural of pór is pórtha; with the article, na pórtha means “the seeds”. The genitive plural is pórtha, as in liosta na bpórtha (the list of breeds).

Q: Does pór have more than one meaning?

Yes. Pór can mean seed, breed or offspring, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “seed” in Irish

Irish:: pór
English:: seed, breed, offspring
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “pohr” /pˠoːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: pórtha (seeds)
Genitive singular:: póir, an phóir (e.g. prátaí póir, seed potatoes)
Genitive plural:: pórtha, na bpórtha (e.g. liosta na bpórtha, the list of breeds)

What does “pór” mean?

“Pór” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

seed: Seed, especially seed kept for sowing, such as grass seed or seed potatoes.Also: seeds, grain for sowing.

2 other meanings: breed or offspring

2breed: A particular breed or variety of animal or plant.Also: variety, strain, stock.
3offspring: Descendants or progeny of a person or family; lineage.Also: progeny, descendants, race.

Other Irish words for seed: síol (seed)

“Pór” with the article

The plural of seed in Irish is pórtha. Here is pór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an pór

the seed

No change after an

na pórtha

the seeds

Plural: no change after na

“Pór” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using pór, the Irish word for seed.

Cheannaigh sé pór féir don gharraí.

He bought grass seed for the garden.

Is é an pór seo an ceann is fearr do bhainne.

This breed is the best one for milk.

Tá pórtha éagsúla caorach ar an bhfeirm.

There are various breeds of sheep on the farm.

Choinnigh m'athair prátaí póir don earrach.

My father kept seed potatoes for the spring.

Cén pór madra atá agat?

What breed of dog do you have?

Cuir an pór sa talamh go luath.

Put the seed in the ground early.

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Seed in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for seed?

The Irish for seed is pór (pronounced “pohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pórtha. Depending on context it can also mean breed or offspring.

How do you pronounce pór in Irish?

Pór is said like “pohr” (IPA /pˠoːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of seed in Irish?

The plural of pór is pórtha; with the article, na pórtha means “the seeds”. The genitive plural is pórtha, as in liosta na bpórtha (the list of breeds).

Does pór have more than one meaning?

Yes. Pór can mean seed, breed or offspring, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does pór change to phór or bpór?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pór becomes mo phór (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpór (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'pór' and 'síol'?

Both can mean seed, but 'síol' is the general word, while 'pór' often refers to seed for sowing or to a breed, as in 'pór madra' (breed of dog).

Seed in Irish (Pór): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage