pór
The Irish word for 'breed' (referring to all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies) is pór.
pór is a noun used to describe a breed. In formal contexts, specifically when discussing the lineage or breed of livestock or horses, the word cine is also commonly used.
Meaning: all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- The word pór is possibly a loanword from the Brythonic language and is related to the Welsh word pawr, meaning 'pasture' or 'grass for grazing'.
- Irish often uses descriptive phrases involving 'blood' (fuil) to discuss breeding purity, similar to the English term 'bloodline'.
- Describing something as having a particular pór can imply an inherent essence or quality rather than just a biological category.
Examples in context
- Tá an pór seo an-ínseartha.This breed is very interesting.
Example conversation
Conor and Aoife are looking at dogs in a park.
- ConorBreathnaigh ar an madra sin, Aoife!Look at that dog, Aoife!
- AoifeIs pór go hálainn é.It is a beautiful breed.
- ConorAn bhfuil a fhios agat cén pór é?Do you know what breed it is?
- AoifeNí thuigim, ach tá sé go hálainn.I don't know, but it is lovely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pór, CC BY-SA 4.0.
