HeyRuaHow to say “heap” in Irish
- Irish:
- moll
- English:
- heap, large amount
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mowl” /mˠɔl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- mollta (heaps)
- Genitive singular:
- moill, an mhoill (e.g. barr an mhoill, the top of the heap)
- Genitive plural:
- mollta, na mollta (e.g. barr na mollta, the tops of the heaps)
What does “moll” mean?
“Moll” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heap
- A pile or heap of things lying one on top of another.Also: pile, mound, stack.
“Moll” with the article
The plural of heap in Irish is mollta. Here is moll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Moll” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moll, the Irish word for heap.
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Heap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heap?
The Irish for heap is moll (pronounced “mowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mollta. Depending on context it can also mean large amount.
How do you pronounce moll in Irish?
Moll is said like “mowl” (IPA /mˠɔl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of heap in Irish?
The plural of moll is mollta; with the article, na mollta means “the heaps”. The genitive plural is mollta, as in barr na mollta (the tops of the heaps).
Does moll have more than one meaning?
Yes. Moll can mean heap or large amount, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does moll change to mholl?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mholl. After ár (our) it stays ár moll, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'moll' different from 'carn'?
Both mean a heap, but 'moll' is often used loosely for a large amount, as in 'moll airgid', while 'carn' suggests a built-up pile or cairn.
