HeyRuaHow to say “martyrdom” in Irish
- Irish:
- martra
- English:
- martyrdom, torment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-truh” /ˈmˠaɾˠt̪ˠɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- martra, na martra (e.g. coróin na martra, the crown of martyrdom)
What does “martra” mean?
“Martra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- martyrdom
- The suffering and death of a person killed for their faith or beliefs.Also: martyr's death.
1 other meaning: torment
- 2torment
- Great suffering or torture, physical or mental.Also: torture, suffering, agony.
“Martra” with the article
Here is martra after the article (an t-alt).
“Martra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using martra, the Irish word for martyrdom.
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Martyrdom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for martyrdom?
The Irish for martyrdom is martra (pronounced “MAR-truh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean torment.
How do you pronounce martra in Irish?
Martra is said like “MAR-truh” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠt̪ˠɾˠə/).
Does martra have a plural?
No plural form is given for martra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does martra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Martra can mean martyrdom or torment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does martra change to mhartra?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhartra. After ár (our) it stays ár martra, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the Irish for a martyr, as opposed to martyrdom?
A martyr is 'mairtíreach'; 'martra' is the martyrdom or torment itself, as in 'bás martra', a martyr's death.
