HeyRuaHow to say “early rising” in Irish
- Irish:
- mochóirí
- English:
- early rising
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “muh-KHOH-ree” /mˠuˈxoːɾʲiː/
- Genitive singular:
- mochóirí, an mhochóirí (e.g. buntáistí an mhochóirí, the advantages of early rising)
What does “mochóirí” mean?
- early rising
- The habit or act of getting up early in the morning.Also: getting up early, rising early, early start.
“Mochóirí” with the article
Here is mochóirí after the article (an t-alt).
“Mochóirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mochóirí, the Irish word for early rising.
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Early rising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for early rising?
The Irish for early rising is mochóirí (pronounced “muh-KHOH-ree”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mochóirí in Irish?
Mochóirí is said like “muh-KHOH-ree” (IPA /mˠuˈxoːɾʲiː/).
Does mochóirí have a plural?
No plural form is given for mochóirí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mochóirí change to mhochóirí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhochóirí. After ár (our) it stays ár mochóirí, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mochóirí' related to 'moch'?
It comes from 'moch' (early) and 'éirí' (rising), and 'mochóirí' is also used with 'déan': 'rinne mé mochóirí', I got up early.
Is there a proverb with 'mochóirí'?
Yes: 'Is fearr an mochóirí ná an t-ól', a saying praising early rising, and people also say 'is fada an lá ag an mochóirí'.
