HeyRuaHow to say “hub” in Irish
- Irish:
- mol
- English:
- hub, pole, spindle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mul” /mˠɔlˠ/
- Plural:
- moil (hubs)
- Genitive singular:
- moil, an mhoil (e.g. lár an mhoil, the centre of the hub)
- Genitive plural:
- mol, na mol (e.g. líonra na mol, the network of hubs)
What does “mol” mean?
“Mol” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hub
- The central part of a wheel, through which the axle passes.Also: nave, wheel hub.
3 other meanings: pole or spindle
- 2pole
- One of the two ends of the earth's axis, as in the North Pole and South Pole.Also: north pole, south pole.
- 3hub
- A central point where many routes or activities meet, or a networking device that connects computers.Also: centre, network hub.
- 4spindle
- A central shaft or axis, such as the spindle of a machine or the newel of a staircase.Also: shaft, newel, axis.
“Mol” with the article
The plural of hub in Irish is moil. Here is mol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mol, the Irish word for hub.
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Hub in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hub?
The Irish for hub is mol (pronounced “mul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is moil. Depending on context it can also mean pole or spindle.
How do you pronounce mol in Irish?
Mol is said like “mul” (IPA /mˠɔlˠ/).
What is the plural of hub in Irish?
The plural of mol is moil; with the article, na moil means “the hubs”. The genitive plural is mol, as in líonra na mol (the network of hubs).
Does mol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mol can mean hub, pole or spindle, depending on context; the first is the most common. Mol also has its own entry as a verb meaning to praise.
Why does mol change to mhol?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhol. After ár (our) it stays ár mol, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'mol' the noun related to the verb 'mol' (praise)?
No. The verb 'mol' means praise or recommend (Céard a mholann sibh?), and its noun is 'moladh'. The noun 'mol' means a hub or pole.
Is a pole like a fence post also 'mol'?
No, a post or stick is 'cuaille'. 'Mol' is used for a geographic pole, as in an Mol Thuaidh.
