HeyRuaHow to say “to prod” in Irish
- Irish:
- prioc
- English:
- to prod, sting, goad
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- priocadh (ag priocadh, prodding)
- Verbal adjective:
- prioctha
- Pronunciation:
- “pruk” /pʲɾʲʊk/
What does “prioc” mean?
“Prioc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to prod
- To poke or jab someone or something with a pointed object or a finger.Also: poke, jab, prick.
2 other meanings: sting or goad
- 2to sting
- To sting or prick, as an insect or a nettle does.Also: prick, nip.
- 3to goad
- To urge or provoke someone into doing something.Also: urge, provoke, egg on, spur.
“Prioc” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Phrioc méI prodded | Níor phrioc méI did not prod | Ar phrioc mé?Did I prod? |
| tú (you) | Phrioc túYou prodded | Níor phrioc túYou did not prod | Ar phrioc tú?Did you prod? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Phrioc sé / síHe prodded | Níor phrioc sé / síHe did not prod | Ar phrioc sé / sí?Did he prod? |
| sinn (we) | PhriocamarWe prodded | Níor phriocamarWe did not prod | Ar phriocamar?Did we prod? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Phrioc sibhYou prodded | Níor phrioc sibhYou did not prod | Ar phrioc sibh?Did you prod? |
| siad (they) | Phrioc siadThey prodded | Níor phrioc siadThey did not prod | Ar phrioc siad?Did they prod? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Priocadh | Níor priocadh | Ar priocadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | PriocaimI prod | Ní phriocaimI do not prod | An bpriocaim?Do I prod? |
| tú (you) | Priocann túYou prod | Ní phriocann túYou do not prod | An bpriocann tú?Do you prod? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Priocann sé / síHe prods | Ní phriocann sé / síHe does not prod | An bpriocann sé / sí?Does he prod? |
| sinn (we) | PriocaimidWe prod | Ní phriocaimidWe do not prod | An bpriocaimid?Do we prod? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Priocann sibhYou prod | Ní phriocann sibhYou do not prod | An bpriocann sibh?Do you prod? |
| siad (they) | Priocann siadThey prod | Ní phriocann siadThey do not prod | An bpriocann siad?Do they prod? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Prioctar | Ní phrioctar | An bprioctar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Priocfaidh méI will prod | Ní phriocfaidh méI will not prod | An bpriocfaidh mé?Will I prod? |
| tú (you) | Priocfaidh túYou will prod | Ní phriocfaidh túYou will not prod | An bpriocfaidh tú?Will you prod? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Priocfaidh sé / síHe will prod | Ní phriocfaidh sé / síHe will not prod | An bpriocfaidh sé / sí?Will he prod? |
| sinn (we) | PriocfaimidWe will prod | Ní phriocfaimidWe will not prod | An bpriocfaimid?Will we prod? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Priocfaidh sibhYou will prod | Ní phriocfaidh sibhYou will not prod | An bpriocfaidh sibh?Will you prod? |
| siad (they) | Priocfaidh siadThey will prod | Ní phriocfaidh siadThey will not prod | An bpriocfaidh siad?Will they prod? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Priocfar | Ní phriocfar | An bpriocfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | PhriocfainnI would prod | Ní phriocfainnI would not prod | An bpriocfainn?Would I prod? |
| tú (you) | PhriocfáYou would prod | Ní phriocfáYou would not prod | An bpriocfá?Would you prod? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Phriocfadh sé / síHe would prod | Ní phriocfadh sé / síHe would not prod | An bpriocfadh sé / sí?Would he prod? |
| sinn (we) | PhriocfaimisWe would prod | Ní phriocfaimisWe would not prod | An bpriocfaimis?Would we prod? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Phriocfadh sibhYou would prod | Ní phriocfadh sibhYou would not prod | An bpriocfadh sibh?Would you prod? |
| siad (they) | PhriocfaidísThey would prod | Ní phriocfaidísThey would not prod | An bpriocfaidís?Would they prod? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Phriocfaí | Ní phriocfaí | An bpriocfaí? |
“Prioc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Phrioc sé mé le bata.
He prodded me with a stick.
Priocann an neantóg do lámh.
The nettle stings your hand.
Priocfaidh an bheach thú má bhaineann tú léi.
The bee will sting you if you touch it.
Phriocfadh sí é dá mbeadh sé leisciúil.
She would prod him if he were lazy.
Níor phrioc mé an madra riamh.
I never poked the dog.
Ar phrioc beach thú inné?
Did a bee sting you yesterday?
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To prod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to prod?
The Irish for to prod is prioc (pronounced “pruk”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is priocadh.
What is the verbal noun of prioc?
The verbal noun of prioc is priocadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag priocadh (prodding). The verbal adjective is prioctha.
How do you say prioc in the past and the future?
Past: Phrioc mé; negative Níor phrioc mé; question Ar phrioc mé?. Future: Priocfaidh mé; negative Ní phriocfaidh mé; question An bpriocfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of prioc?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Phriocfainn (I would prod); negative Ní phriocfainn; question An bpriocfainn?.
Does prioc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Prioc can mean to prod, to sting or to goad, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'prioc' and 'sáigh'?
'Prioc' is a light prod, jab or sting, while 'sáigh' means to thrust or stab, often more forcefully, as in 'sáigh scian ann'.
