HeyRuaHow to say “friendliness” in Irish
- Irish:
- muintearas
- English:
- friendliness, fellowship, kinship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MWIN-chir-uss” /ˈmˠɪnʲtʲəɾˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- muintearais, an mhuintearais (e.g. spiorad an mhuintearais, the spirit of friendliness)
What does “muintearas” mean?
“Muintearas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- friendliness
- A warm, familiar and friendly attitude or relationship between people.Also: familiarity, friendship, intimacy.
2 other meanings: fellowship or kinship
- 2fellowship
- Association or close relationship with a group, household or community.Also: association, belonging, membership.
- 3kinship
- A family relationship or connection between people.Also: relationship, family connection.
Other Irish words for friendliness: cairdiúlacht (friendliness), muintearthacht (friendliness)
“Muintearas” with the article
Here is muintearas after the article (an t-alt).
“Muintearas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using muintearas, the Irish word for friendliness.
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Friendliness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for friendliness?
The Irish for friendliness is muintearas (pronounced “MWIN-chir-uss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fellowship or kinship.
How do you pronounce muintearas in Irish?
Muintearas is said like “MWIN-chir-uss” (IPA /ˈmˠɪnʲtʲəɾˠəsˠ/).
Does muintearas have a plural?
No plural form is given for muintearas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does muintearas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Muintearas can mean friendliness, fellowship or kinship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does muintearas change to mhuintearas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuintearas. After ár (our) it stays ár muintearas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is muintearas different from cairdeas?
Cairdeas is friendship in general, while muintearas stresses familiarity, warmth and a sense of belonging, as among neighbours or within a community (muintir).
