HeyRuaHow to say “great deal” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórchuid
- English:
- great deal, majority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-khwidj” /ˈmˠoːɾˠˌxʊdʲ/
- Plural:
- mórchodanna (great deals)
- Genitive singular:
- mórchoda, na mórchoda (e.g. tuairim na mórchoda, the view of the majority)
- Genitive plural:
- mórchodanna, na mórchodanna (e.g. luach na mórchodanna, the value of the large portions)
What does “mórchuid” mean?
“Mórchuid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- great deal
- A large amount or a large number of something.Also: large amount, lot, large number, plenty.
1 other meaning: majority
- 2majority
- The greater part or greater number of something, most of it.Also: most, greater part, bulk.
Other Irish words for great deal: lánchuid (plenty)
“Mórchuid” with the article
The plural of great deal in Irish is mórchodanna. Here is mórchuid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mórchuid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórchuid, the Irish word for great deal.
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Great deal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for great deal?
The Irish for great deal is mórchuid (pronounced “MOHR-khwidj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórchodanna. Depending on context it can also mean majority.
How do you pronounce mórchuid in Irish?
Mórchuid is said like “MOHR-khwidj” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠˌxʊdʲ/).
What is the plural of great deal in Irish?
The plural of mórchuid is mórchodanna; with the article, na mórchodanna means “the great deals”. The genitive plural is mórchodanna, as in luach na mórchodanna (the value of the large portions).
Does mórchuid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mórchuid can mean great deal or majority, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mórchuid change to mhórchuid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórchuid. After ár (our) it stays ár mórchuid, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mórchuid' and 'formhór'?
Both can mean 'most' or 'the majority': 'an mhórchuid de na daoine' and 'formhór na ndaoine' are close in meaning, but 'mórchuid' without the article also means simply 'a lot', as in 'mórchuid airgid'.
How is 'mórchuid' followed by a noun?
It takes either 'de' or the genitive: 'an mhórchuid den lá' (most of the day) or 'mórchuid oibre' (a great deal of work).
