HeyRuaHow to say “massif” in Irish
- Irish:
- masaíf
- English:
- massif
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-ee-f” /ˈmˠasˠiːfʲ/
- Plural:
- masaífí (massifs)
- Genitive singular:
- masaífe, na masaífe (e.g. barr na masaífe, the top of the massif)
- Genitive plural:
- masaífí, na masaífí (e.g. léarscáil na masaífí, the map of the massifs)
What does “masaíf” mean?
- massif
- A compact group of mountains or a large mountain mass forming a distinct block.Also: mountain mass, mountain block, mountain range.
“Masaíf” with the article
The plural of massif in Irish is masaífí. Here is masaíf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Masaíf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using masaíf, the Irish word for massif.
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Massif in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for massif?
The Irish for massif is masaíf (pronounced “MAS-ee-f”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is masaífí.
How do you pronounce masaíf in Irish?
Masaíf is said like “MAS-ee-f” (IPA /ˈmˠasˠiːfʲ/).
What is the plural of massif in Irish?
The plural of masaíf is masaífí; with the article, na masaífí means “the massifs”. The genitive plural is masaífí, as in léarscáil na masaífí (the map of the massifs).
Why does masaíf change to mhasaíf?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhasaíf. After ár (our) it stays ár masaíf, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is masaíf different from sliabhraon?
Sliabhraon is a mountain range, often a long chain, while masaíf is a technical geography term for a compact block of mountains.
