HeyRuaHow to say “celebrity” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórphearsa
- English:
- celebrity, main character
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-far-suh” /ˈmˠoːɾˌfʲaɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- mórphearsaí (celebrities)
- Genitive singular:
- mórphearsa, na mórphearsa (e.g. cuairt na mórphearsa, the celebrity's visit)
- Genitive plural:
- mórphearsaí, na mórphearsaí (e.g. grianghraif na mórphearsaí, the photographs of the celebrities)
What does “mórphearsa” mean?
“Mórphearsa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- celebrity
- A famous or important person who is widely known.Also: famous person, personage, notable person, dignitary.
1 other meaning: main character
- 2main character
- The leading or principal character in a story, play or film.Also: protagonist, leading character, principal character.
“Mórphearsa” with the article
The plural of celebrity in Irish is mórphearsaí. Here is mórphearsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mórphearsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórphearsa, the Irish word for celebrity.
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Celebrity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for celebrity?
The Irish for celebrity is mórphearsa (pronounced “MOHR-far-suh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórphearsaí. Depending on context it can also mean main character.
How do you pronounce mórphearsa in Irish?
Mórphearsa is said like “MOHR-far-suh” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌfʲaɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of celebrity in Irish?
The plural of mórphearsa is mórphearsaí; with the article, na mórphearsaí means “the celebrities”. The genitive plural is mórphearsaí, as in grianghraif na mórphearsaí (the photographs of the celebrities).
Does mórphearsa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mórphearsa can mean celebrity or main character, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mórphearsa change to mhórphearsa?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórphearsa. After ár (our) it stays ár mórphearsa, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mórphearsa' different from 'pearsa'?
'Pearsa' means a person or character in general, while 'mórphearsa' adds 'mór' to mean an important person, a celebrity, or the main character of a story.
