Big-heartedness in Irish (Mórchroí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for big-heartedness?

The Irish for big-heartedness is mórchroí (pronounced “MOHR-khree”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean high spirits.

Q: Does mórchroí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórchroí can mean big-heartedness or high spirits, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “big-heartedness” in Irish

Irish:: mórchroí
English:: big-heartedness, high spirits
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “MOHR-khree” /ˈmˠoːɾˌxɾˠiː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: mórchroí, an mhórchroí (e.g. duine mórchroí, a big-hearted person)

What does “mórchroí” mean?

“Mórchroí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

big-heartedness: A generous, warm and kindly nature; the quality of having a big heart.Also: generosity, magnanimity, kindness, large-heartedness.

1 other meaning: high spirits

2high spirits: Courage, cheerfulness or high spirits, as when someone keeps their heart up.Also: courage, cheerfulness, good heart.

“Mórchroí” with the article

Here is mórchroí after the article (an t-alt).

an mórchroí

the big-heartedness

No change after an

“Mórchroí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mórchroí, the Irish word for big-heartedness.

Tá mórchroí ag mo sheanmháthair.

My grandmother is very big-hearted.

Thaispeáin sé mórchroí nuair a chabhraigh sé linn.

He showed great generosity when he helped us.

Is bean mhórchroí í, gan amhras.

She is a big-hearted woman, no doubt.

Mhol gach duine mórchroí na comharsan.

Everyone praised the neighbour's generosity.

Bhí mórchroí orthu tar éis an bhua.

They were in high spirits after the win.

Is fear mórchroí é a thugann do chách.

He is a big-hearted man who gives to everyone.

Ní fhaca mé riamh a leithéid de mhórchroí.

I have never seen such big-heartedness.

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Big-heartedness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for big-heartedness?

The Irish for big-heartedness is mórchroí (pronounced “MOHR-khree”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean high spirits.

How do you pronounce mórchroí in Irish?

Mórchroí is said like “MOHR-khree” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌxɾˠiː/).

Does mórchroí have a plural?

No plural form is given for mórchroí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does mórchroí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórchroí can mean big-heartedness or high spirits, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mórchroí change to mhórchroí?

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

How is mórchroí different from croí mór?

Croí mór is the literal phrase 'a big heart', while mórchroí is a single compound noun for the quality, and it is also used adjectivally after a noun, as in duine mórchroí.

What is a common synonym for mórchroí?

Flaithiúlacht and féile both mean generosity, but mórchroí stresses warmth of heart as well as giving.

Big-heartedness in Irish (Mórchroí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage