HeyRuaHow to say “coinage” in Irish
- Irish:
- mona
- English:
- coinage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUN-uh” /ˈmˠʊnˠə/
- Plural:
- monaí (coinages)
- Genitive singular:
- mona, an mhona (e.g. luach an mhona, the value of the coinage)
- Genitive plural:
- monaí, na monaí (e.g. stair na monaí, the history of the coinages)
What does “mona” mean?
- coinage
- Metal money in the form of coins, or the system of coins used in a country.Also: coin, specie, money.
“Mona” with the article
The plural of coinage in Irish is monaí. Here is mona after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mona” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mona, the Irish word for coinage.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Coinage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coinage?
The Irish for coinage is mona (pronounced “MUN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is monaí.
How do you pronounce mona in Irish?
Mona is said like “MUN-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠʊnˠə/).
What is the plural of coinage in Irish?
The plural of mona is monaí; with the article, na monaí means “the coinages”. The genitive plural is monaí, as in stair na monaí (the history of the coinages).
Why does mona change to mhona?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhona. After ár (our) it stays ár mona, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mona' and 'bonn'?
'Bonn' is an individual coin, while 'mona' refers to coinage or coined money in general.
Should I use 'mona' or 'airgeadra' for a country's currency?
For currency in the modern financial sense, such as the euro, use 'airgeadra'; 'mona' refers specifically to coins and coined money.
