Majesty in Irish (Mórgacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for majesty?

The Irish for majesty is mórgacht (pronounced “MOHR-guh-kht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórgachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean majesty (title).

Q: What is the plural of majesty in Irish?

The plural of mórgacht is mórgachtaí; with the article, na mórgachtaí means “the majesties”. The genitive plural is mórgachtaí, as in teidil na mórgachtaí (the titles of the majesties).

Q: Does mórgacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórgacht can mean majesty or majesty (title), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “majesty” in Irish

Irish:: mórgacht
English:: majesty, majesty (title)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MOHR-guh-kht” /ˈmˠoːɾˠɡəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: mórgachtaí (majesties)
Genitive singular:: mórgachta, na mórgachta (e.g. cumhacht na mórgachta, the power of majesty)
Genitive plural:: mórgachtaí, na mórgachtaí (e.g. teidil na mórgachtaí, the titles of the majesties)

What does “mórgacht” mean?

“Mórgacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

majesty: Great dignity, grandeur or stateliness, especially of a king, queen or God.Also: grandeur, stateliness, greatness.

1 other meaning: majesty (title)

2majesty (title): Used as a title when speaking to or about a monarch, as in 'Your Majesty'.Also: your majesty, his majesty, her majesty.

“Mórgacht” with the article

The plural of majesty in Irish is mórgachtaí. Here is mórgacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhórgacht

the majesty

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na mórgachtaí

the majesties

Plural: no change after na

“Mórgacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mórgacht, the Irish word for majesty.

Bhí mórgacht ar leith ag baint leis na sléibhte.

The mountains had a special majesty about them.

Labhair an file faoi mhórgacht Dé.

The poet spoke about the majesty of God.

Seo an Bhanríon, a Mórgacht féin.

Here is the Queen, Her Majesty herself.

Chuaigh mórgacht na hardeaglaise i bhfeidhm orm.

The grandeur of the cathedral impressed me.

Shiúil sí isteach le mórgacht mhór.

She walked in with great stateliness.

Tá rian na mórgachta fós ar an seanchaisleán.

The old castle still bears a trace of grandeur.

Ní raibh aon mhórgacht ag baint leis an ócáid.

There was no grandeur about the occasion.

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Majesty in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for majesty?

The Irish for majesty is mórgacht (pronounced “MOHR-guh-kht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórgachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean majesty (title).

How do you pronounce mórgacht in Irish?

Mórgacht is said like “MOHR-guh-kht” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠɡəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of majesty in Irish?

The plural of mórgacht is mórgachtaí; with the article, na mórgachtaí means “the majesties”. The genitive plural is mórgachtaí, as in teidil na mórgachtaí (the titles of the majesties).

Does mórgacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórgacht can mean majesty or majesty (title), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mórgacht change to mhórgacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórgacht. After ár (our) it stays ár mórgacht, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'mórgacht' and 'maorgacht'?

Both can mean majesty or dignity; 'mórgacht' stresses greatness and is used for the royal title, while 'maorgacht' more often means stateliness or dignified bearing.

Majesty in Irish (Mórgacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage