HeyRuaHow to say “map” in Irish
- Irish:
- mapa
- English:
- map
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAP-uh” /ˈmˠapˠə/
- Plural:
- mapaí (maps)
- Genitive singular:
- mapa, an mhapa (e.g. scála an mhapa, the scale of the map)
- Genitive plural:
- mapaí, na mapaí (e.g. leabhar na mapaí, the book of maps)
What does “mapa” mean?
- map
- A drawing or diagram of an area showing places, roads, rivers and other features.Also: chart, atlas page, plan.
Other Irish words for map: léarscáil (map)
“Mapa” with the article
The plural of map in Irish is mapaí. Here is mapa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mapa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mapa, the Irish word for map.
Other nouns in Irish
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Map in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for map?
The Irish for map is mapa (pronounced “MAP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mapaí.
How do you pronounce mapa in Irish?
Mapa is said like “MAP-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠapˠə/).
What is the plural of map in Irish?
The plural of mapa is mapaí; with the article, na mapaí means “the maps”. The genitive plural is mapaí, as in leabhar na mapaí (the book of maps).
Why does mapa change to mhapa?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhapa. After ár (our) it stays ár mapa, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mapa' and 'léarscáil'?
Both mean map; 'léarscáil' is the more formal or technical word, while 'mapa' is the everyday word most speakers use.
Do I say 'ar an mapa' or 'sa mhapa'?
Both are heard: 'ar an mapa' (on the map) is common, and 'sa mhapa' or 'ar an léarscáil' are also used.
