HeyRuaHow to say “bag” in Irish
- Irish:
- mála
- English:
- bag
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAW-luh” /ˈmˠɑːlˠə/
- Plural:
- málaí (bags)
- Genitive singular:
- mála, an mhála (e.g. béal an mhála, the mouth of the bag)
- Genitive plural:
- málaí, na málaí (e.g. praghas na málaí plaisteacha, the price of plastic bags)
What does “mála” mean?
- bag
- A flexible container of cloth, leather, paper or plastic used for carrying things.Also: sack, handbag, schoolbag, pouch.
“Mála” with the article
The plural of bag in Irish is málaí. Here is mála after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mála” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mála, the Irish word for bag.
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Bag in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bag?
The Irish for bag is mála (pronounced “MAW-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is málaí.
How do you pronounce mála in Irish?
Mála is said like “MAW-luh” (IPA /ˈmˠɑːlˠə/).
What is the plural of bag in Irish?
The plural of mála is málaí; with the article, na málaí means “the bags”. The genitive plural is málaí, as in praghas na málaí plaisteacha (the price of plastic bags).
Why does mála change to mhála?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhála. After ár (our) it stays ár mála, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mála' and 'sac'?
'Mála' is the general word for a bag of any kind, while 'sac' usually means a large sack, such as 'sac plúir' (a sack of flour).
How do I say 'backpack' in Irish?
Use 'mála droma', literally 'bag of the back'.
