HeyRuaHow to say “banner” in Irish
- Irish:
- meirge
- English:
- banner, standard, banner (web)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MER-ig-uh” /mʲɛɾʲəɟə/
- Plural:
- meirgí (banners)
- Genitive singular:
- meirge, an mheirge (e.g. dath an mheirge, the colour of the banner)
- Genitive plural:
- meirgí, na meirgí (e.g. ag iompar meirgí, carrying banners)
What does “meirge” mean?
“Meirge” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- banner
- A large piece of cloth or a flag carried or hung up to show a design, slogan or emblem.Also: flag, streamer.
2 other meanings: standard or banner (web)
- 2standard
- A flag carried as the emblem of an army, ruler or group, especially in battle.Also: ensign, battle standard, colours.
- 3banner (web)
- A strip across the top of a web page or newspaper carrying a title, headline or advertisement.Also: banner, web banner, masthead, banner ad.
Other Irish words for banner: bratach (flag), fleaige (flag)
“Meirge” with the article
The plural of banner in Irish is meirgí. Here is meirge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meirge, the Irish word for banner.
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Banner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for banner?
The Irish for banner is meirge (pronounced “MER-ig-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meirgí. Depending on context it can also mean standard or banner (web).
How do you pronounce meirge in Irish?
Meirge is said like “MER-ig-uh” (IPA /mʲɛɾʲəɟə/).
What is the plural of banner in Irish?
The plural of meirge is meirgí; with the article, na meirgí means “the banners”. The genitive plural is meirgí, as in ag iompar meirgí (carrying banners).
Does meirge have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meirge can mean banner, standard or banner (web), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meirge change to mheirge?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheirge. After ár (our) it stays ár meirge, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between meirge and bratach?
Bratach is the usual word for a flag, such as a national flag, while meirge is more a banner or standard carried in procession or battle. They overlap, and meirge can be more literary.
Does meirge have anything to do with meirg (rust)?
No, meirg means rust and is a different word; meirge means a banner or standard.
