HeyRuaHow to say “liquid manure” in Irish
- Irish:
- múnlach
- English:
- liquid manure, sewage, puddle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOON-lukh” /ˈmˠuːnˠl̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- múnlaigh, an mhúnlaigh (e.g. boladh an mhúnlaigh, the smell of the liquid manure)
What does “múnlach” mean?
“Múnlach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- liquid manure
- Dirty liquid draining from dung or a farmyard, such as slurry or the run-off from a dunghill.Also: slurry, seepage, sullage.
2 other meanings: sewage or puddle
- 2sewage
- Foul waste water from drains or sewers.Also: foul water, waste water.
- 3puddle
- A pool of dirty water or a muddy, mucky place.Also: mire, muck.
“Múnlach” with the article
Here is múnlach after the article (an t-alt).
“Múnlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using múnlach, the Irish word for liquid manure.
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Liquid manure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liquid manure?
The Irish for liquid manure is múnlach (pronounced “MOON-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sewage or puddle.
How do you pronounce múnlach in Irish?
Múnlach is said like “MOON-lukh” (IPA /ˈmˠuːnˠl̪ˠəx/).
Does múnlach have a plural?
No plural form is given for múnlach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does múnlach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Múnlach can mean liquid manure, sewage or puddle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does múnlach change to mhúnlach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhúnlach. After ár (our) it stays ár múnlach, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'múnlach' different from 'aoileach'?
'Aoileach' is solid dung or manure, while 'múnlach' is the dirty liquid that drains from it or from a farmyard.
