Banquet in Irish (Mórdhinnéar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for banquet?

The Irish for banquet is mórdhinnéar (pronounced “MOHR-yin-yair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórdhinnéir.

Q: What is the plural of banquet in Irish?

The plural of mórdhinnéar is mórdhinnéir; with the article, na mórdhinnéir means “the banquets”. The genitive plural is mórdhinnéar, as in halla na mórdhinnéar (the banqueting hall).

How to say “banquet” in Irish

Irish:: mórdhinnéar
English:: banquet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MOHR-yin-yair” /ˈmˠoːɾˌʝɪnʲeːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: mórdhinnéir (banquets)
Genitive singular:: mórdhinnéir, an mhórdhinnéir (e.g. aíonna an mhórdhinnéir, the guests at the banquet)
Genitive plural:: mórdhinnéar, na mórdhinnéar (e.g. halla na mórdhinnéar, the banqueting hall)

What does “mórdhinnéar” mean?

banquet: A large formal dinner for many guests, often to celebrate an occasion.Also: formal dinner, dinner party, feast, gala dinner.

Other Irish words for banquet: féasta (feast), fleá (feast)

“Mórdhinnéar” with the article

The plural of banquet in Irish is mórdhinnéir. Here is mórdhinnéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mórdhinnéar

the banquet

No change after an

na mórdhinnéir

the banquets

Plural: no change after na

“Mórdhinnéar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mórdhinnéar, the Irish word for banquet.

Beidh mórdhinnéar ann anocht san óstán.

There will be a banquet in the hotel tonight.

Thug an t-uachtarán óráid ag an mórdhinnéar.

The president gave a speech at the banquet.

Cheannaigh mé ticéad don mhórdhinnéar bliantúil.

I bought a ticket for the annual banquet.

Bhí ceol breá le linn an mhórdhinnéir.

There was fine music during the banquet.

Freastalaíonn sé ar a lán mórdhinnéar gach bliain.

He attends a lot of banquets every year.

Bíonn na mórdhinnéir sin an-daor.

Those banquets are very expensive.

Chaith mé mo chulaith nua ag an mórdhinnéar.

I wore my new suit at the banquet.

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Banquet in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for banquet?

The Irish for banquet is mórdhinnéar (pronounced “MOHR-yin-yair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórdhinnéir.

How do you pronounce mórdhinnéar in Irish?

Mórdhinnéar is said like “MOHR-yin-yair” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌʝɪnʲeːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of banquet in Irish?

The plural of mórdhinnéar is mórdhinnéir; with the article, na mórdhinnéir means “the banquets”. The genitive plural is mórdhinnéar, as in halla na mórdhinnéar (the banqueting hall).

Why does mórdhinnéar change to mhórdhinnéar?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórdhinnéar. After ár (our) it stays ár mórdhinnéar, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between mórdhinnéar and féasta?

Mórdhinnéar is a formal dinner such as a banquet for an organisation, while féasta is a feast in a more general sense, including traditional celebrations.

Banquet in Irish (Mórdhinnéar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage