HeyRuaHow to say “factory” in Irish
- Irish:
- monarcha
- English:
- factory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUN-ur-khuh” /ˈmˠɔnˠəɾˠxə/
- Plural:
- monarchana (factories)
- Genitive singular:
- monarchan, na monarchan (e.g. bainisteoir na monarchan, manager of the factory)
- Genitive plural:
- monarchana, na monarchana (e.g. oibrithe monarchana, factory workers)
What does “monarcha” mean?
- factory
- A building or group of buildings where goods are made in large quantities, usually by machines.Also: plant, works, manufacturing plant, mill.
“Monarcha” with the article
The plural of factory in Irish is monarchana. Here is monarcha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Monarcha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using monarcha, the Irish word for factory.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Factory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for factory?
The Irish for factory is monarcha (pronounced “MUN-ur-khuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is monarchana.
How do you pronounce monarcha in Irish?
Monarcha is said like “MUN-ur-khuh” (IPA /ˈmˠɔnˠəɾˠxə/).
What is the plural of factory in Irish?
The plural of monarcha is monarchana; with the article, na monarchana means “the factories”. The genitive plural is monarchana, as in oibrithe monarchana (factory workers).
Why does monarcha change to mhonarcha?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhonarcha. After ár (our) it stays ár monarcha, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'monarcha' related to 'monarch'?
No, this is a false friend: 'monarcha' means a factory. A monarch is 'monarc' or 'rí' / 'banríon'.
What is the difference between 'monarcha' and 'muileann'?
'Monarcha' is a general factory, while 'muileann' is a mill, such as 'muileann plúir' (flour mill).
