HeyRuaHow to say “March” in Irish
- Irish:
- Márta
- English:
- March
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAWR-tuh” /ˈmˠɑːɾˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- Mártaí (Marches)
- Genitive singular:
- Márta, an Mhárta (e.g. mí an Mhárta, the month of March)
- Genitive plural:
- Mártaí, na Mártaí (e.g. gaothanna na Mártaí, the March winds)
What does “Márta” mean?
- March
- The third month of the year, between February and April.Also: month of March, the month March.
“Márta” with the article
The plural of March in Irish is Mártaí. Here is Márta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Márta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Márta, the Irish word for March.
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March in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for March?
The Irish for March is Márta (pronounced “MAWR-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Mártaí.
How do you pronounce Márta in Irish?
Márta is said like “MAWR-tuh” (IPA /ˈmˠɑːɾˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of March in Irish?
The plural of Márta is Mártaí; with the article, na Mártaí means “the Marches”. The genitive plural is Mártaí, as in gaothanna na Mártaí (the March winds).
Why does Márta change to Mhárta?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Mhárta. After ár (our) it stays ár Márta, because m does not take eclipsis.
Do I need the article with Márta?
Yes, it is usually used with the article: an Márta, and in the genitive mí an Mhárta, with lenition after the article.
Does Márta also mean marching?
No, Márta is only the month; to march is máirseáil.
