HeyRuaHow to say “knob” in Irish
- Irish:
- murlán
- English:
- knob, knuckle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUR-lawn” /ˈmˠʊɾˠl̪ˠɑːn/
- Plural:
- murláin (knobs)
- Genitive singular:
- murláin, an mhurláin (e.g. dath an mhurláin, the colour of the knob)
- Genitive plural:
- murlán, na murlán (e.g. dath na murlán, the colour of the knobs)
What does “murlán” mean?
“Murlán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- knob
- A round handle, especially on a door or drawer, that you turn or pull.Also: door handle, doorknob, handle.
“Murlán” with the article
The plural of knob in Irish is murláin. Here is murlán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Murlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using murlán, the Irish word for knob.
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Knob in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for knob?
The Irish for knob is murlán (pronounced “MUR-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is murláin. Depending on context it can also mean knuckle.
How do you pronounce murlán in Irish?
Murlán is said like “MUR-lawn” (IPA /ˈmˠʊɾˠl̪ˠɑːn/).
What is the plural of knob in Irish?
The plural of murlán is murláin; with the article, na murláin means “the knobs”. The genitive plural is murlán, as in dath na murlán (the colour of the knobs).
Does murlán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Murlán can mean knob or knuckle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does murlán change to mhurlán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhurlán. After ár (our) it stays ár murlán, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'murlán' and 'hanla'?
'Murlán' is a round knob you turn, as in 'murlán dorais', while 'hanla' is a handle you grip or pull, like on a cup or bag.
