Emotion in Irish (Mothúchán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for emotion?

The Irish for emotion is mothúchán (pronounced “MUH-hoo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mothúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean sensation.

Q: What is the plural of emotion in Irish?

The plural of mothúchán is mothúcháin; with the article, na mothúcháin means “the emotions”. The genitive plural is mothúchán, as in neart na mothúchán (the strength of the emotions).

Q: Does mothúchán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mothúchán can mean emotion or sensation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “emotion” in Irish

Irish:: mothúchán
English:: emotion, sensation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MUH-hoo-khawn” /ˈmˠɔhuːxaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: mothúcháin (emotions)
Genitive singular:: mothúcháin, an mhothúcháin (e.g. neart an mhothúcháin, the strength of the emotion)
Genitive plural:: mothúchán, na mothúchán (e.g. neart na mothúchán, the strength of the emotions)

What does “mothúchán” mean?

“Mothúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

emotion: A strong feeling such as joy, anger or sadness.Also: feeling, sentiment.

1 other meaning: sensation

2sensation: A physical feeling or awareness experienced through the senses.Also: feeling, sense.

“Mothúchán” with the article

The plural of emotion in Irish is mothúcháin. Here is mothúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mothúchán

the emotion

No change after an

na mothúcháin

the emotions

Plural: no change after na

“Mothúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mothúchán, the Irish word for emotion.

Bhí mothúchán láidir ina ghlór.

There was strong emotion in his voice.

Ní féidir liom an mothúchán sin a mhíniú.

I can't explain that feeling.

Labhair sí faoina mothúcháin go hoscailte.

She spoke openly about her feelings.

Ghortaigh tú mo mhothúcháin leis an gcaint sin.

You hurt my feelings with that talk.

Tá sé deacair smacht a choimeád ar mhothúcháin.

It is hard to keep control of emotions.

Bhí neart an mhothúcháin le feiceáil ar a haghaidh.

The strength of the emotion was visible on her face.

Ní raibh aon mhothúchán i mo chos tar éis na timpiste.

There was no feeling in my leg after the accident.

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Emotion in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for emotion?

The Irish for emotion is mothúchán (pronounced “MUH-hoo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mothúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean sensation.

How do you pronounce mothúchán in Irish?

Mothúchán is said like “MUH-hoo-khawn” (IPA /ˈmˠɔhuːxaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of emotion in Irish?

The plural of mothúchán is mothúcháin; with the article, na mothúcháin means “the emotions”. The genitive plural is mothúchán, as in neart na mothúchán (the strength of the emotions).

Does mothúchán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mothúchán can mean emotion or sensation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mothúchán change to mhothúchán?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhothúchán. After ár (our) it stays ár mothúchán, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'mothúchán' and 'mothú'?

'Mothú' is the verbal noun of 'mothaigh', the act of feeling or sensing, while 'mothúchán' is the feeling or emotion itself.

How do I say 'hurt someone's feelings'?

You can say 'mothúcháin duine a ghortú', for example 'Ghortaigh sé mo mhothúcháin'.

Emotion in Irish (Mothúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage