HeyRuaHow to say “excise” in Irish
- Irish:
- mál
- English:
- excise, prince
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mawl” /mˠaːlˠ/
- Plural:
- máil (excises)
- Genitive singular:
- máil, an mháil (e.g. dleacht mháil, excise duty)
- Genitive plural:
- mál, na mál (e.g. rátaí na mál, excise rates)
What does “mál” mean?
“Mál” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- excise
- A tax charged by the state on certain goods produced or sold within a country, such as alcohol or tobacco.Also: excise duty, excise tax, duty.
1 other meaning: prince
- 2prince
- In literary language, a prince or noble person of high rank.Also: noble, nobleman, lord.
“Mál” with the article
The plural of excise in Irish is máil. Here is mál after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mál” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mál, the Irish word for excise.
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Excise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for excise?
The Irish for excise is mál (pronounced “mawl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is máil. Depending on context it can also mean prince.
How do you pronounce mál in Irish?
Mál is said like “mawl” (IPA /mˠaːlˠ/).
What is the plural of excise in Irish?
The plural of mál is máil; with the article, na máil means “the excises”. The genitive plural is mál, as in rátaí na mál (excise rates).
Does mál have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mál can mean excise or prince, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mál change to mhál?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhál. After ár (our) it stays ár mál, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mál' and 'custam'?
'Custam' is customs duty on imported goods, while 'mál' is excise on goods produced or sold at home; together they are 'custam agus mál'.
