HeyRuaHow to say “manor” in Irish
- Irish:
- mainéar
- English:
- manor, manor house
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-yair” /ˈmˠanʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- mainéir (manors)
- Genitive singular:
- mainéir, an mhainéir (e.g. tiarna an mhainéir, lord of the manor)
- Genitive plural:
- mainéar, na mainéar (e.g. úinéirí na mainéar, the owners of the manors)
What does “mainéar” mean?
“Mainéar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- manor
- A large landed estate, historically one held by a lord with tenants working the land.Also: estate, manorial estate, barony.
1 other meaning: manor house
- 2manor house
- The large main house of such an estate, where the landowner lived.Also: mansion, big house, grange.
“Mainéar” with the article
The plural of manor in Irish is mainéir. Here is mainéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mainéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mainéar, the Irish word for manor.
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Manor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manor?
The Irish for manor is mainéar (pronounced “MAN-yair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mainéir. Depending on context it can also mean manor house.
How do you pronounce mainéar in Irish?
Mainéar is said like “MAN-yair” (IPA /ˈmˠanʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of manor in Irish?
The plural of mainéar is mainéir; with the article, na mainéir means “the manors”. The genitive plural is mainéar, as in úinéirí na mainéar (the owners of the manors).
Does mainéar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mainéar can mean manor or manor house, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mainéar change to mhainéar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhainéar. After ár (our) it stays ár mainéar, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mainéar' and 'eastát'?
'Mainéar' refers specifically to a manor, often with feudal or historical connotations, while 'eastát' is the general word for an estate, including a housing estate (eastát tithíochta).
