HeyRuaHow to say “to punctuate” in Irish
- Irish:
- poncaigh
- English:
- to punctuate, dot
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- poncú (ag poncú, punctuating)
- Verbal adjective:
- poncaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “PUNK-ee” /ˈpˠɔŋkˠə/
What does “poncaigh” mean?
“Poncaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to punctuate
- To put punctuation marks into a piece of writing.Also: add punctuation.
1 other meaning: dot
- 2to dot
- To mark something with dots or points.Also: point, mark with dots.
“Poncaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Phoncaigh méI punctuated | Níor phoncaigh méI did not punctuate | Ar phoncaigh mé?Did I punctuate? |
| tú (you) | Phoncaigh túYou punctuated | Níor phoncaigh túYou did not punctuate | Ar phoncaigh tú?Did you punctuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Phoncaigh sé / síHe punctuated | Níor phoncaigh sé / síHe did not punctuate | Ar phoncaigh sé / sí?Did he punctuate? |
| sinn (we) | PhoncaíomarWe punctuated | Níor phoncaíomarWe did not punctuate | Ar phoncaíomar?Did we punctuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Phoncaigh sibhYou punctuated | Níor phoncaigh sibhYou did not punctuate | Ar phoncaigh sibh?Did you punctuate? |
| siad (they) | Phoncaigh siadThey punctuated | Níor phoncaigh siadThey did not punctuate | Ar phoncaigh siad?Did they punctuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Poncaíodh | Níor poncaíodh | Ar poncaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | PoncaímI punctuate | Ní phoncaímI do not punctuate | An bponcaím?Do I punctuate? |
| tú (you) | Poncaíonn túYou punctuate | Ní phoncaíonn túYou do not punctuate | An bponcaíonn tú?Do you punctuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Poncaíonn sé / síHe punctuates | Ní phoncaíonn sé / síHe does not punctuate | An bponcaíonn sé / sí?Does he punctuate? |
| sinn (we) | PoncaímidWe punctuate | Ní phoncaímidWe do not punctuate | An bponcaímid?Do we punctuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Poncaíonn sibhYou punctuate | Ní phoncaíonn sibhYou do not punctuate | An bponcaíonn sibh?Do you punctuate? |
| siad (they) | Poncaíonn siadThey punctuate | Ní phoncaíonn siadThey do not punctuate | An bponcaíonn siad?Do they punctuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Poncaítear | Ní phoncaítear | An bponcaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Poncóidh méI will punctuate | Ní phoncóidh méI will not punctuate | An bponcóidh mé?Will I punctuate? |
| tú (you) | Poncóidh túYou will punctuate | Ní phoncóidh túYou will not punctuate | An bponcóidh tú?Will you punctuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Poncóidh sé / síHe will punctuate | Ní phoncóidh sé / síHe will not punctuate | An bponcóidh sé / sí?Will he punctuate? |
| sinn (we) | PoncóimidWe will punctuate | Ní phoncóimidWe will not punctuate | An bponcóimid?Will we punctuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Poncóidh sibhYou will punctuate | Ní phoncóidh sibhYou will not punctuate | An bponcóidh sibh?Will you punctuate? |
| siad (they) | Poncóidh siadThey will punctuate | Ní phoncóidh siadThey will not punctuate | An bponcóidh siad?Will they punctuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Poncófar | Ní phoncófar | An bponcófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | PhoncóinnI would punctuate | Ní phoncóinnI would not punctuate | An bponcóinn?Would I punctuate? |
| tú (you) | PhoncófáYou would punctuate | Ní phoncófáYou would not punctuate | An bponcófá?Would you punctuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Phoncódh sé / síHe would punctuate | Ní phoncódh sé / síHe would not punctuate | An bponcódh sé / sí?Would he punctuate? |
| sinn (we) | PhoncóimisWe would punctuate | Ní phoncóimisWe would not punctuate | An bponcóimis?Would we punctuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Phoncódh sibhYou would punctuate | Ní phoncódh sibhYou would not punctuate | An bponcódh sibh?Would you punctuate? |
| siad (they) | PhoncóidísThey would punctuate | Ní phoncóidísThey would not punctuate | An bponcóidís?Would they punctuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Phoncófaí | Ní phoncófaí | An bponcófaí? |
“Poncaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Phoncaigh sí an aiste go cúramach.
She punctuated the essay carefully.
Poncaíonn an múinteoir na habairtí ar an gclár.
The teacher punctuates the sentences on the board.
Poncóidh mé an litir sula seolfaidh mé í.
I will punctuate the letter before I send it.
Phoncódh sé an téacs dá mbeadh am aige.
He would punctuate the text if he had time.
Níor phoncaigh na daltaí an scéal i gceart.
The pupils didn't punctuate the story properly.
Ar phoncaigh tú an abairt sin?
Did you punctuate that sentence?
Other verbs in Irish
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To punctuate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to punctuate?
The Irish for to punctuate is poncaigh (pronounced “PUNK-ee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is poncú.
What is the verbal noun of poncaigh?
The verbal noun of poncaigh is poncú, used after ag for the continuous: ag poncú (punctuating). The verbal adjective is poncaithe.
How do you say poncaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Phoncaigh mé; negative Níor phoncaigh mé; question Ar phoncaigh mé?. Future: Poncóidh mé; negative Ní phoncóidh mé; question An bponcóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of poncaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Phoncóinn (I would punctuate); negative Ní phoncóinn; question An bponcóinn?.
Does poncaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Poncaigh can mean to punctuate or to dot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the Irish word for punctuation?
The usual word for punctuation is 'poncaíocht', as in 'comharthaí poncaíochta' for punctuation marks; the verbal noun 'poncú' is also used.
