HeyRuaHow to say “march” in Irish
- Irish:
- máirseáil
- English:
- march, march (music)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- máirseáil, to march (ag máirseáil, marching)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAWR-shawl” /ˈmˠaːɾʲʃaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- máirseálacha (marches)
- Genitive singular:
- máirseála, na máirseála (e.g. lá na máirseála, the day of the march)
- Genitive plural:
- máirseálacha, na máirseálacha (e.g. séasúr na máirseálacha, the marching season)
What does “máirseáil” mean?
“Máirseáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- march
- The act of walking in step, as soldiers or a procession do; it is also the verbal noun of the verb máirseáil.Also: marching, parade, procession.
1 other meaning: march (music)
- 2march (music)
- A piece of music with a steady beat, written for marching to.Also: march, marching tune, military march.
Other Irish words for march: máirseáil (march)
“Máirseáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, máirseáil means marching: it is the verbal noun of the verb máirseáil (to march). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Máirseáil” with the article
The plural of march in Irish is máirseálacha. Here is máirseáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Máirseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using máirseáil, the Irish word for march.
Other nouns in Irish
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March in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for march?
The Irish for march is máirseáil (pronounced “MAWR-shawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is máirseálacha. Depending on context it can also mean march (music).
How do you pronounce máirseáil in Irish?
Máirseáil is said like “MAWR-shawl” (IPA /ˈmˠaːɾʲʃaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of march in Irish?
The plural of máirseáil is máirseálacha; with the article, na máirseálacha means “the marches”. The genitive plural is máirseálacha, as in séasúr na máirseálacha (the marching season).
Does máirseáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Máirseáil can mean march or march (music), depending on context; the first is the most common. Máirseáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to march.
Why does máirseáil change to mháirseáil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mháirseáil. After ár (our) it stays ár máirseáil, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between máirseáil and mórshiúl?
Máirseáil is a march, often a protest or military one, while mórshiúl is a procession, such as a religious or ceremonial one.
