HeyRuaHow to say “yearling heifer” in Irish
- Irish:
- colpach
- English:
- yearling heifer, collop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUL-uh-pukh” /ˈkɔl̪ˠəpˠəx/
- Plural:
- colpacha (yearling heifers)
- Genitive singular:
- colpaí, na colpaí (e.g. cloigeann na colpaí, the head of the yearling heifer)
- Genitive plural:
- colpach, na gcolpach (e.g. praghas na gcolpach, the price of the yearlings)
What does “colpach” mean?
“Colpach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- yearling heifer
- A young female or male bovine about one year old, a stirk; also used historically as a unit for grazing rights.Also: stirk, yearling bullock, yearling calf.
1 other meaning: collop
- 2collop
- A unit of grazing land, the amount of pasture needed to feed one full-grown cow or its equivalent.Also: grazing unit, cow's grass.
“Colpach” with the article
The plural of yearling heifer in Irish is colpacha. Here is colpach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Colpach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using colpach, the Irish word for yearling heifer.
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Yearling heifer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yearling heifer?
The Irish for yearling heifer is colpach (pronounced “KUL-uh-pukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is colpacha. Depending on context it can also mean collop.
How do you pronounce colpach in Irish?
Colpach is said like “KUL-uh-pukh” (IPA /ˈkɔl̪ˠəpˠəx/).
What is the plural of yearling heifer in Irish?
The plural of colpach is colpacha; with the article, na colpacha means “the yearling heifers”. The genitive plural is colpach, as in praghas na gcolpach (the price of the yearlings).
Does colpach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Colpach can mean yearling heifer or collop, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does colpach change to cholpach or gcolpach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) colpach becomes mo cholpach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcolpach (eclipsis).
How is 'colpach' different from 'gamhain'?
A 'gamhain' is a calf in its first year, while a 'colpach' is a yearling or stirk, somewhat older; 'bodóg' or 'seafaid' may be used for a heifer.
What is a 'colpach' in old land measurement?
In the historical grazing system a 'colpach' (English 'collop') was the grazing needed for one cow, used to share out common pasture.
