HeyRuaHow to say “main street” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórshráid
- English:
- main street
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-hrawj” /ˈmoːɾˌhɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- mórshráideanna (main streets)
- Genitive singular:
- mórshráide, na mórshráide (e.g. siopaí na mórshráide, the main street shops)
- Genitive plural:
- mórshráideanna, na mórshráideanna (e.g. ag siúl na mórshráideanna, walking the main streets)
What does “mórshráid” mean?
- main street
- The principal street of a town, where most shops and businesses are.Also: high street, principal street.
Other Irish words for main street: príomhshráid (main street)
“Mórshráid” with the article
The plural of main street in Irish is mórshráideanna. Here is mórshráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mórshráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórshráid, the Irish word for main street.
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Main street in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for main street?
The Irish for main street is mórshráid (pronounced “MOHR-hrawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórshráideanna.
How do you pronounce mórshráid in Irish?
Mórshráid is said like “MOHR-hrawj” (IPA /ˈmoːɾˌhɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of main street in Irish?
The plural of mórshráid is mórshráideanna; with the article, na mórshráideanna means “the main streets”. The genitive plural is mórshráideanna, as in ag siúl na mórshráideanna (walking the main streets).
Why does mórshráid change to mhórshráid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórshráid. After ár (our) it stays ár mórshráid, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mórshráid' and 'sráid'?
'Sráid' is any street, while 'mórshráid' is specifically the main street of a town; 'Sráid Mhór' is also used in street names.
