Mechanism in Irish (Meicníocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mechanism?

The Irish for mechanism is meicníocht (pronounced “MEK-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is meicníochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean mechanics.

Q: What is the plural of mechanism in Irish?

The plural of meicníocht is meicníochtaí; with the article, na meicníochtaí means “the mechanisms”. The genitive plural is meicníochtaí, as in feidhm na meicníochtaí (the function of the mechanisms).

Q: Does meicníocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Meicníocht can mean mechanism or mechanics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mechanism” in Irish

Irish:: meicníocht
English:: mechanism, mechanics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MEK-nee-ukht” /ˈmʲɛcnʲiːəxt̪/

Various forms

Plural:: meicníochtaí (mechanisms)
Genitive singular:: meicníochta, na meicníochta (e.g. feidhm na meicníochta, the function of the mechanism)
Genitive plural:: meicníochtaí, na meicníochtaí (e.g. feidhm na meicníochtaí, the function of the mechanisms)

What does “meicníocht” mean?

“Meicníocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mechanism: The working parts of a machine or device, or the way a process or system works.Also: workings, machinery, system.

1 other meaning: mechanics

2mechanics: The branch of physics or engineering that deals with motion, forces and machines.Also: mechanical science.

“Meicníocht” with the article

The plural of mechanism in Irish is meicníochtaí. Here is meicníocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mheicníocht

the mechanism

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na meicníochtaí

the mechanisms

Plural: no change after na

“Meicníocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using meicníocht, the Irish word for mechanism.

Tá an mheicníocht taobh istigh den chlog briste.

The mechanism inside the clock is broken.

Ní thuigim meicníocht an innill seo.

I don't understand the mechanism of this engine.

Míníodh an mheicníocht go soiléir dúinn sa rang.

The mechanism was explained clearly to us in class.

Bhí fadhb sa mheicníocht, mar sin stop an gléas.

There was a problem in the mechanism, so the device stopped.

Tá meicníochtaí nua ag an rialtas chun gearáin a phlé.

The government has new mechanisms for dealing with complaints.

Rinne sí staidéar ar mheicníocht san ollscoil.

She studied mechanics at university.

Is deacair obair na meicníochta a dheisiú.

The workings of the mechanism are hard to repair.

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Mechanism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mechanism?

The Irish for mechanism is meicníocht (pronounced “MEK-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is meicníochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean mechanics.

How do you pronounce meicníocht in Irish?

Meicníocht is said like “MEK-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɛcnʲiːəxt̪/).

What is the plural of mechanism in Irish?

The plural of meicníocht is meicníochtaí; with the article, na meicníochtaí means “the mechanisms”. The genitive plural is meicníochtaí, as in feidhm na meicníochtaí (the function of the mechanisms).

Does meicníocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Meicníocht can mean mechanism or mechanics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does meicníocht change to mheicníocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheicníocht. After ár (our) it stays ár meicníocht, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'meicníocht' different from 'meicneoir'?

'Meicníocht' is the mechanism or mechanics itself, while 'meicneoir' is a mechanic, the person who repairs machines.

Mechanism in Irish (Meicníocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage