HeyRuaHow to say “great respect” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórmheas
- English:
- great respect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-vyas” /ˈmˠoːɾˠvʲasˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mórmheasa, an mhórmheasa (e.g. comhartha mórmheasa, a sign of great respect)
What does “mórmheas” mean?
- great respect
- A very high regard or esteem for someone or something.Also: high esteem, great admiration, high regard.
Other Irish words for great respect: ardmheas (high esteem)
“Mórmheas” with the article
Here is mórmheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Mórmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórmheas, the Irish word for great respect.
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Great respect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for great respect?
The Irish for great respect is mórmheas (pronounced “MOHR-vyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mórmheas in Irish?
Mórmheas is said like “MOHR-vyas” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠvʲasˠ/).
Does mórmheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for mórmheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mórmheas change to mhórmheas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórmheas. After ár (our) it stays ár mórmheas, because m does not take eclipsis.
Which preposition follows mórmheas?
Like meas, it takes ar: tá mórmheas agam ort, 'I have great respect for you'.
How is mórmheas different from meas?
Mórmheas is simply meas intensified with mór-, meaning great or high esteem rather than ordinary respect.
