HeyRuaHow to say “family” in Irish
- Irish:
- muirear
- English:
- family, charge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIR-er” /ˈmˠɪɾʲəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- muirir (families)
- Genitive singular:
- muirir, an mhuirir (e.g. fear an mhuirir, the man with the family to support)
- Genitive plural:
- muirear, na muirear (e.g. méid na muirear, the size of the families)
What does “muirear” mean?
“Muirear” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- family
- The family or dependants that a person has to support and provide for.Also: dependants, dependent, household.
“Muirear” with the article
The plural of family in Irish is muirir. Here is muirear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Muirear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using muirear, the Irish word for family.
Other nouns in Irish
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Family in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for family?
The Irish for family is muirear (pronounced “MIR-er”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is muirir. Depending on context it can also mean charge.
How do you pronounce muirear in Irish?
Muirear is said like “MIR-er” (IPA /ˈmˠɪɾʲəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of family in Irish?
The plural of muirear is muirir; with the article, na muirir means “the families”. The genitive plural is muirear, as in méid na muirear (the size of the families).
Does muirear have more than one meaning?
Yes. Muirear can mean family or charge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does muirear change to mhuirear?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuirear. After ár (our) it stays ár muirear, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'muirear' different from 'clann'?
'Clann' simply means children, while 'muirear' stresses the family as dependants one must provide for, as in 'tá muirear mór air'.
Can 'muirear' mean a financial charge?
Yes, in formal and official Irish 'muirear' is used for a charge or levy, e.g. 'muirear seirbhíse', service charge.
