HeyRuaHow to say “decoration” in Irish
- Irish:
- maisiú
- English:
- decoration, embellishment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- maisigh, to decorate (ag maisiú, decorating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MASH-oo” /ˈmaʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- maisithe, an mhaisithe (e.g. obair an mhaisithe, the work of decorating)
What does “maisiú” mean?
“Maisiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- decoration
- The act of decorating or adorning something; the verbal noun of the verb maisigh.Also: decorating, adornment, embellishment, ornamentation.
1 other meaning: embellishment
- 2embellishment
- Ornament or decoration that makes something look more attractive.Also: ornament, trimming.
Other Irish words for decoration: maisiúchán (decoration), oirnimint (ornament), ornáid (ornament)
“Maisiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, maisiú means decorating: it is the verbal noun of the verb maisigh (to decorate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Maisiú” with the article
Here is maisiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Maisiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maisiú, the Irish word for decoration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Decoration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decoration?
The Irish for decoration is maisiú (pronounced “MASH-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean embellishment.
How do you pronounce maisiú in Irish?
Maisiú is said like “MASH-oo” (IPA /ˈmaʃuː/).
Does maisiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for maisiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does maisiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maisiú can mean decoration or embellishment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maisiú change to mhaisiú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaisiú. After ár (our) it stays ár maisiú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between maisiú and maisiúchán?
Maisiú is the verbal noun, the act of decorating (ag maisiú an tí), while maisiúchán usually means a decoration or the decorative work itself.
