HeyRuaHow to say “dish” in Irish
- Irish:
- mias
- English:
- dish, basin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mee-us” /mʲiəsˠ/
- Plural:
- miasa (dishes)
- Genitive singular:
- méise, na méise (e.g. imeall na méise, the rim of the dish)
- Genitive plural:
- mias, na mias (e.g. ag ní na mias, washing the dishes)
What does “mias” mean?
“Mias” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dish
- A wide, shallow container used for serving or holding food.Also: platter, serving dish, plate.
“Mias” with the article
The plural of dish in Irish is miasa. Here is mias after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mias” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mias, the Irish word for dish.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dish?
The Irish for dish is mias (pronounced “mee-us”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is miasa. Depending on context it can also mean basin.
How do you pronounce mias in Irish?
Mias is said like “mee-us” (IPA /mʲiəsˠ/).
What is the plural of dish in Irish?
The plural of mias is miasa; with the article, na miasa means “the dishes”. The genitive plural is mias, as in ag ní na mias (washing the dishes).
Does mias have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mias can mean dish or basin, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mias change to mhias?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhias. After ár (our) it stays ár mias, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mias' and 'pláta'?
'Pláta' is an individual plate you eat from, while 'mias' is a larger dish or basin used for serving or washing.
How do I say 'wash the dishes'?
You can say 'na miasa a ní' or 'ag ní na ngréithe'; 'gréithe' is also very common for dishes in general.
