HeyRuaHow to say “Mary (the Virgin Mary)” in Irish
- Irish:
- Muire
- English:
- Mary (the Virgin Mary)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MWIR-uh” /ˈmˠɪɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Muire (e.g. Lá Fhéile Muire, Lady Day, the feast of Mary)
What does “Muire” mean?
- Mary (the Virgin Mary)
- Muire is the name used in Irish for Mary, the mother of Jesus; the ordinary name Mary is Máire.Also: Mary, Virgin Mary, our Lady, mother of God, Blessed Virgin.
“Muire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Muire, the Irish word for Mary (the Virgin Mary).
Dia is Muire duit, a Áine.
Hello to you too, Áine.
Dia duit. Dia is Muire duit.
Hello. Hello to you too.
Ghuigh sí chuig Muire gach oíche.
She prayed to Mary every night.
Tá dealbh de Mhuire sa séipéal.
There is a statue of Mary in the chapel.
Is í Muire máthair Íosa.
Mary is the mother of Jesus.
Dúirt siad an Choróin Mhuire le chéile.
They said the Rosary together.
Bhí pictiúr den Mhaighdean Mhuire ar an mballa.
There was a picture of the Virgin Mary on the wall.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “Muire”
Mary (the Virgin Mary) in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Mary (the Virgin Mary)?
The Irish for Mary (the Virgin Mary) is Muire (pronounced “MWIR-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Muire in Irish?
Muire is said like “MWIR-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠɪɾʲə/).
Does Muire have a plural?
No. Muire is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
What is the difference between Muire and Máire?
Muire is reserved for the Virgin Mary, while Máire is the ordinary girl's name Mary.
How do I reply to Dia duit?
The traditional reply is Dia is Muire duit, literally 'God and Mary to you'.
