HeyRuaHow to say “decoration” in Irish
- Irish:
- maisiúchán
- English:
- decoration, toilet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MASH-oo-khawn” /ˈmaʃuːxaːn/
- Plural:
- maisiúcháin (decorations)
- Genitive singular:
- maisiúcháin, an mhaisiúcháin (e.g. obair an mhaisiúcháin, the work of decorating)
- Genitive plural:
- maisiúchán, na maisiúchán (e.g. crochadh na maisiúchán, the hanging of the decorations)
What does “maisiúchán” mean?
“Maisiúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- decoration
- Something added to make a thing look more attractive, or the act of decorating it.Also: adornment, ornamentation, ornament, embellishment.
“Maisiúchán” with the article
The plural of decoration in Irish is maisiúcháin. Here is maisiúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maisiúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maisiúchán, the Irish word for decoration.
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Decoration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decoration?
The Irish for decoration is maisiúchán (pronounced “MASH-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maisiúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean toilet.
How do you pronounce maisiúchán in Irish?
Maisiúchán is said like “MASH-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈmaʃuːxaːn/).
What is the plural of decoration in Irish?
The plural of maisiúchán is maisiúcháin; with the article, na maisiúcháin means “the decorations”. The genitive plural is maisiúchán, as in crochadh na maisiúchán (the hanging of the decorations).
Does maisiúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maisiúchán can mean decoration or toilet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maisiúchán change to mhaisiúchán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaisiúchán. After ár (our) it stays ár maisiúchán, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between maisiúchán and ornáid?
Maisiúchán is decoration in general or a decorative item, while ornáid usually means a specific ornament. Both are used for Christmas decorations, though maisiúcháin Nollag is very common.
