póg
/pˠoːɡ/feminine
The Irish word for 'kiss' is póg.
póg is a feminine noun meaning 'a touch with the lips'. It is also used as the imperative form of the verb 'to kiss'.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun póg is used to mean 'a kiss'. As a verb, póg functions as the imperative form, while the third person singular present tense form is pógann, meaning 'he/she kisses'.
How do you pronounce it?
/pˠoːɡ/
Did you know?
- The word póg actually traces its roots back to the Latin word for 'peace', specifically from the phrase 'dare pacem' meaning 'to give peace'.
- In Irish culture, you might hear the phrase póg mo stór, which means 'kiss my treasure'.
- In many Irish dialects, the word 'póg' is used in much more casual, friendly contexts than the English 'kiss', which can sometimes feel more intimate.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Cathal and Niamh are saying goodbye.
- CathalSlán anois, a Niamh.Goodbye now, Niamh.
- NiamhSlán, a Chathail.Goodbye, Cathal.
- CathalAn féidir liom póg a fháil?Can I get a kiss?
- NiamhLe póg amháin!With only one kiss!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries póg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries póg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
