Convention in Irish (Mórdháil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for convention?

The Irish for convention is mórdháil (pronounced “MOOR-ghawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórdhálaí. Depending on context it can also mean pomp.

Q: What is the plural of convention in Irish?

The plural of mórdháil is mórdhálaí; with the article, na mórdhálaí means “the conventions”. The genitive plural is mórdhálaí, as in tuairiscí na mórdhálaí (the reports of the conventions).

Q: Does mórdháil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórdháil can mean convention or pomp, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “convention” in Irish

Irish:: mórdháil
English:: convention, pomp
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MOOR-ghawl” /ˈmˠoːɾˠˌɣaːlʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: mórdhálaí (conventions)
Genitive singular:: mórdhála, na mórdhála (e.g. cruinniú na mórdhála, the meeting of the convention)
Genitive plural:: mórdhálaí, na mórdhálaí (e.g. tuairiscí na mórdhálaí, the reports of the conventions)

What does “mórdháil” mean?

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

convention: A large formal assembly or general meeting of members of an organisation.Also: great assembly, general assembly, congress.

1 other meaning: pomp

2pomp: A great show or display, grandeur put on for effect.Also: great display, show, grandeur.

Other Irish words for convention: comhdháil (conference)

“Mórdháil” with the article

The plural of convention in Irish is mórdhálaí. Here is mórdháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhórdháil

the convention

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na mórdhálaí

the conventions

Plural: no change after na

“Mórdháil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mórdháil, the Irish word for convention.

Beidh mórdháil an pháirtí ar siúl i nGaillimh.

The party convention will be held in Galway.

Tháinig na mílte duine chuig an mórdháil.

Thousands of people came to the convention.

Labhair an t-uachtarán ag tús na mórdhála.

The president spoke at the start of the convention.

Bíonn mórdhálaí acu gach bliain san earrach.

They hold conventions every spring.

Bhí mé i mo thoscaire ag an mórdháil.

I was a delegate at the convention.

Ritheadh an rún ag mórdháil na gceardchumann.

The motion was passed at the trade union convention.

Ní raibh aon ghá le mórdháil chomh mór sin.

There was no need for such a great display.

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Convention in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for convention?

The Irish for convention is mórdháil (pronounced “MOOR-ghawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórdhálaí. Depending on context it can also mean pomp.

How do you pronounce mórdháil in Irish?

Mórdháil is said like “MOOR-ghawl” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠˌɣaːlʲ/).

What is the plural of convention in Irish?

The plural of mórdháil is mórdhálaí; with the article, na mórdhálaí means “the conventions”. The genitive plural is mórdhálaí, as in tuairiscí na mórdhálaí (the reports of the conventions).

Does mórdháil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórdháil can mean convention or pomp, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mórdháil change to mhórdháil?

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

What is the difference between mórdháil and comhdháil?

Comhdháil is the usual word for a conference or congress, while mórdháil suggests a large general convention, such as a party's annual gathering.

Convention in Irish (Mórdháil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage