Major work in Irish (Mórshaothar): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for major work?

The Irish for major work is mórshaothar (pronounced “MOR-hee-har”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórshaothair. Depending on context it can also mean great labour.

Q: What is the plural of major work in Irish?

The plural of mórshaothar is mórshaothair; with the article, na mórshaothair means “the major works”. The genitive plural is mórshaothar, as in foilsiú na mórshaothar (the publication of the major works).

Q: Does mórshaothar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórshaothar can mean major work or great labour, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “major work” in Irish

Irish:: mórshaothar
English:: major work, great labour
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MOR-hee-har” /ˈmˠoːɾˌhiːhəɾ/

Various forms

Plural:: mórshaothair (major works)
Genitive singular:: mórshaothair, an mhórshaothair (e.g. teideal an mhórshaothair, the title of the major work)
Genitive plural:: mórshaothar, na mórshaothar (e.g. foilsiú na mórshaothar, the publication of the major works)

What does “mórshaothar” mean?

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

major work: A large or important piece of work, especially a major book, composition or artistic achievement by one person.Also: magnum opus, masterpiece, great work, opus.

1 other meaning: great labour

2great labour: A great effort or a large, demanding undertaking.Also: great effort, major undertaking.

“Mórshaothar” with the article

The plural of major work in Irish is mórshaothair. Here is mórshaothar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mórshaothar

the major work

No change after an

na mórshaothair

the major works

Plural: no change after na

“Mórshaothar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mórshaothar, the Irish word for major work.

Is mórshaothar é an leabhar sin.

That book is a major work.

Foilsíodh an mórshaothar tar éis a bháis.

The major work was published after his death.

Chaith sí deich mbliana ag scríobh an mhórshaothair.

She spent ten years writing the major work.

Tá a mhórshaothair go léir sa leabharlann.

All his major works are in the library.

Is é seo mo mhórshaothar féin.

This is my own great work.

Tá tagairt dó i mórshaothar an údair.

There is a reference to it in the author's major work.

Bhí sé ina mhórshaothar an teach a thógáil.

Building the house was a huge undertaking.

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Major work in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for major work?

The Irish for major work is mórshaothar (pronounced “MOR-hee-har”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórshaothair. Depending on context it can also mean great labour.

How do you pronounce mórshaothar in Irish?

Mórshaothar is said like “MOR-hee-har” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌhiːhəɾ/).

What is the plural of major work in Irish?

The plural of mórshaothar is mórshaothair; with the article, na mórshaothair means “the major works”. The genitive plural is mórshaothar, as in foilsiú na mórshaothar (the publication of the major works).

Does mórshaothar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mórshaothar can mean major work or great labour, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mórshaothar change to mhórshaothar?

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

How is mórshaothar different from sárshaothar?

Mórshaothar stresses size and importance, a major work, while sárshaothar stresses excellence, a masterpiece.

Major work in Irish (Mórshaothar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage