HeyRuaHow to say “marble” in Irish
- Irish:
- mirle
- English:
- marble, knob
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIR-luh” /ˈmʲiɾˠlʲə/
- Plural:
- mirlí (marbles)
- Genitive singular:
- mirle, an mhirle (e.g. cluiche an mhirle, the marble game)
- Genitive plural:
- mirlí, na mirlí (e.g. cluiche na mirlí, the game of marbles)
What does “mirle” mean?
“Mirle” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- marble
- A small glass or stone ball used by children in games.Also: glass marble, playing marble.
1 other meaning: knob
- 2knob
- A small round lump or knob, such as on the throat (Adam's apple) or a small ball-shaped object.Also: small ball, lump, Adam's apple.
Other Irish words for marble: mirlín (marble)
“Mirle” with the article
The plural of marble in Irish is mirlí. Here is mirle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mirle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mirle, the Irish word for marble.
Other nouns in Irish
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Marble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marble?
The Irish for marble is mirle (pronounced “MIR-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mirlí. Depending on context it can also mean knob.
How do you pronounce mirle in Irish?
Mirle is said like “MIR-luh” (IPA /ˈmʲiɾˠlʲə/).
What is the plural of marble in Irish?
The plural of mirle is mirlí; with the article, na mirlí means “the marbles”. The genitive plural is mirlí, as in cluiche na mirlí (the game of marbles).
Does mirle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mirle can mean marble or knob, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mirle change to mhirle?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhirle. After ár (our) it stays ár mirle, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do you say 'to play marbles' in Irish?
You say 'ag imirt mirlí', for example 'Bhíomar ag imirt mirlí'.
