HeyRuaHow to say “dimmed light” in Irish
- Irish:
- múchsholas
- English:
- dimmed light, dipped headlight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOOKH-hul-us” /ˈmuːxˌhɔləsˠ/
- Plural:
- múchshoilse (dimmed lights)
- Genitive singular:
- múchsholais, an mhúchsholais (e.g. lasc an mhúchsholais, the dimmed light switch)
- Genitive plural:
- múchshoilse, na múchshoilse (e.g. úsáid na múchshoilse, the use of the dipped lights)
What does “múchsholas” mean?
“Múchsholas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dimmed light
- A light that has been turned down or dimmed so that it is less bright.Also: dim light, subdued light.
1 other meaning: dipped headlight
- 2dipped headlight
- The lowered beam of a vehicle's headlights, used so as not to dazzle other drivers.Also: dipped light, low beam, dimmer.
“Múchsholas” with the article
The plural of dimmed light in Irish is múchshoilse. Here is múchsholas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Múchsholas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using múchsholas, the Irish word for dimmed light.
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Dimmed light in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dimmed light?
The Irish for dimmed light is múchsholas (pronounced “MOOKH-hul-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is múchshoilse. Depending on context it can also mean dipped headlight.
How do you pronounce múchsholas in Irish?
Múchsholas is said like “MOOKH-hul-us” (IPA /ˈmuːxˌhɔləsˠ/).
What is the plural of dimmed light in Irish?
The plural of múchsholas is múchshoilse; with the article, na múchshoilse means “the dimmed lights”. The genitive plural is múchshoilse, as in úsáid na múchshoilse (the use of the dipped lights).
Does múchsholas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Múchsholas can mean dimmed light or dipped headlight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does múchsholas change to mhúchsholas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhúchsholas. After ár (our) it stays ár múchsholas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'múchsholas' formed?
It combines 'múch' (to dim or extinguish) with 'solas' (light), so it means a dimmed light, especially a car's dipped light.
