HeyRuaHow to say “explosion” in Irish
- Irish:
- madhmadh
- English:
- explosion, rout
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- maidhm, to burst (ag madhmadh, bursting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAW-moo” /ˈmˠəumˠəu/
- Plural:
- madhmthaí (explosions)
- Genitive singular:
- madhmtha, an mhadhmtha (e.g. fuaim an mhadhmtha, the sound of the explosion)
- Genitive plural:
- madhmthaí, na madhmthaí (e.g. torann na madhmthaí, the noise of the explosions)
What does “madhmadh” mean?
“Madhmadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- explosion
- The act of exploding or bursting suddenly; the verbal noun of the verb 'maidhm' (explode, burst).Also: bursting, detonation, eruption, blast.
“Madhmadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, madhmadh means bursting: it is the verbal noun of the verb maidhm (to burst). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Madhmadh” with the article
The plural of explosion in Irish is madhmthaí. Here is madhmadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Madhmadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using madhmadh, the Irish word for explosion.
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Explosion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for explosion?
The Irish for explosion is madhmadh (pronounced “MAW-moo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is madhmthaí. Depending on context it can also mean rout.
How do you pronounce madhmadh in Irish?
Madhmadh is said like “MAW-moo” (IPA /ˈmˠəumˠəu/).
What is the plural of explosion in Irish?
The plural of madhmadh is madhmthaí; with the article, na madhmthaí means “the explosions”. The genitive plural is madhmthaí, as in torann na madhmthaí (the noise of the explosions).
Does madhmadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Madhmadh can mean explosion or rout, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does madhmadh change to mhadhmadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhadhmadh. After ár (our) it stays ár madhmadh, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'madhmadh' and 'pléascadh'?
Both mean explosion; 'pléascadh' is the more common everyday word, while 'madhmadh' is also used in technical and literary language, for example of a dam or bomb bursting.
