HeyRuaHow to say “greyhound” in Irish
- Irish:
- míolchú
- English:
- greyhound
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEEL-khoo” /ˈmʲiːlˌxuː/
- Plural:
- míolchúnna (greyhounds)
- Genitive singular:
- míolchú, an mhíolchú (e.g. cosa an mhíolchú, the greyhound's legs)
- Genitive plural:
- míolchúnna, na míolchúnna (e.g. rás míolchúnna, a greyhound race)
What does “míolchú” mean?
- greyhound
- A slender, fast breed of dog used for racing and hunting hares.Also: racing dog, hound, coursing dog.
Other Irish words for greyhound: cú (hound)
“Míolchú” with the article
The plural of greyhound in Irish is míolchúnna. Here is míolchú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Míolchú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míolchú, the Irish word for greyhound.
Other nouns in Irish
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Greyhound in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for greyhound?
The Irish for greyhound is míolchú (pronounced “MEEL-khoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is míolchúnna.
How do you pronounce míolchú in Irish?
Míolchú is said like “MEEL-khoo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːlˌxuː/).
What is the plural of greyhound in Irish?
The plural of míolchú is míolchúnna; with the article, na míolchúnna means “the greyhounds”. The genitive plural is míolchúnna, as in rás míolchúnna (a greyhound race).
Why does míolchú change to mhíolchú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíolchú. After ár (our) it stays ár míolchú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is míolchú different from cú?
Cú means a hound in general, while míolchú, literally 'beast hound', is specifically a greyhound.
Is 'rásaíocht chon' also used for greyhound racing?
Yes, rásaíocht chon (literally 'racing of hounds') is commonly used for greyhound racing, alongside phrases with míolchú.
