HeyRuaHow to say “infatuation” in Irish
- Irish:
- mearghrá
- English:
- infatuation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-ghraw” /ˈmʲaɾˠɣɾˠaː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- mearghrá, an mhearghrá (e.g. tús an mhearghrá, the beginning of the infatuation)
What does “mearghrá” mean?
- infatuation
- A foolish, intense and often short-lived passion or love for someone or something.Also: crush, puppy love, foolish love, passion.
“Mearghrá” with the article
Here is mearghrá after the article (an t-alt).
an mearghrá
the infatuation
No change after an
“Mearghrá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mearghrá, the Irish word for infatuation.
Ní grá é sin, is mearghrá é.
That isn't love, it's infatuation.
Bhí mearghrá aici leis an múinteoir nua.
She had a crush on the new teacher.
D'imigh an mearghrá i ndiaidh cúpla seachtain.
The infatuation faded after a couple of weeks.
Bhí mearghrá air léi ón gcéad lá.
He was infatuated with her from the first day.
Is cuimhin liom laethanta an mhearghrá go maith.
I remember the days of that infatuation well.
Níl ann ach mearghrá óige.
It's only youthful infatuation.
Chuir an mearghrá sin as a mheabhair é.
That infatuation drove him out of his mind.
Other nouns in Irish
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Infatuation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for infatuation?
The Irish for infatuation is mearghrá (pronounced “MAR-ghraw”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mearghrá in Irish?
Mearghrá is said like “MAR-ghraw” (IPA /ˈmʲaɾˠɣɾˠaː/).
Does mearghrá have a plural?
No plural form is given for mearghrá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mearghrá change to mhearghrá?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhearghrá. After ár (our) it stays ár mearghrá, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mearghrá' different from 'grá'?
'Grá' is love in general, while 'mearghrá' (from 'mear', quick or wild, plus 'grá') is foolish, giddy infatuation that may not last.
