HeyRuaHow to say “measure” in Irish
- Irish:
- miosúr
- English:
- measure, tape measure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mis-OOR” /mʲɪˈsˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- miosúir (measures)
- Genitive singular:
- miosúir, an mhiosúir (e.g. fad an mhiosúir, the length of the measure)
- Genitive plural:
- miosúr, na miosúr (e.g. fad na miosúr, the length of the measures)
What does “miosúr” mean?
“Miosúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- measure
- A quantity or amount, or the size of something as found by measuring.Also: measurement, amount, quantity.
“Miosúr” with the article
The plural of measure in Irish is miosúir. Here is miosúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Miosúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miosúr, the Irish word for measure.
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Measure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for measure?
The Irish for measure is miosúr (pronounced “mis-OOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is miosúir. Depending on context it can also mean tape measure.
How do you pronounce miosúr in Irish?
Miosúr is said like “mis-OOR” (IPA /mʲɪˈsˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of measure in Irish?
The plural of miosúr is miosúir; with the article, na miosúir means “the measures”. The genitive plural is miosúr, as in fad na miosúr (the length of the measures).
Does miosúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Miosúr can mean measure or tape measure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does miosúr change to mhiosúr?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiosúr. After ár (our) it stays ár miosúr, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between miosúr and tomhas?
Tomhas is the general word for measuring or a measurement, while miosúr is often used for a measure or a measuring tape. You will often hear tomhas in formal or technical contexts.
