HeyRuaHow to say “mark” in Irish
- Irish:
- marg
- English:
- mark
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-ug” /mˠaɾˠəɡ/
- Plural:
- mairg (marks)
- Genitive singular:
- mairg, an mhairg (e.g. luach an mhairg, the value of the mark)
- Genitive plural:
- marg, na marg (e.g. luach na marg, the value of the marks)
What does “marg” mean?
- mark
- The mark, a former unit of currency, especially of Germany before the euro.Also: deutschmark, German mark, currency.
Other Irish words for mark: comhartha (sign), tí (mark), rian (mark), ceiliúir (celebrate)
“Marg” with the article
The plural of mark in Irish is mairg. Here is marg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Marg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marg, the Irish word for mark.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mark in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mark?
The Irish for mark is marg (pronounced “MAR-ug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mairg.
How do you pronounce marg in Irish?
Marg is said like “MAR-ug” (IPA /mˠaɾˠəɡ/).
What is the plural of mark in Irish?
The plural of marg is mairg; with the article, na mairg means “the marks”. The genitive plural is marg, as in luach na marg (the value of the marks).
Why does marg change to mharg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharg. After ár (our) it stays ár marg, because m does not take eclipsis.
Does 'marg' mean a mark on a surface or a school mark?
No, 'marg' is only the currency. A visible mark is 'marc' or 'rian', and a school mark is 'marc'.
