HeyRuaHow to say “medium size” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánmhéid
- English:
- medium size
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-vayd” /ˈmʲaːnˌvʲeːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meánmhéide, na meánmhéide (e.g. geansaí meánmhéide, a medium-sized jumper)
What does “meánmhéid” mean?
- medium size
- A size that is neither large nor small, in the middle of a range.Also: middle size, average size, medium.
“Meánmhéid” with the article
Here is meánmhéid after the article (an t-alt).
an mheánmhéid
the medium size
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Meánmhéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánmhéid, the Irish word for medium size.
Ba mhaith liom geansaí meánmhéide, le do thoil.
I'd like a medium jumper, please.
Is gnólacht meánmhéide é an comhlacht seo.
This company is a medium-sized firm.
Tá an mheánmhéid ródhaingean orm.
The medium size is too tight on me.
An bhfuil an léine seo agat i meánmhéid?
Do you have this shirt in a medium?
Cheannaigh sí madra meánmhéide.
She bought a medium-sized dog.
Teach meánmhéide atá ann.
It's a medium-sized house.
Roghnaigh mé an mheánmhéid sa siopa.
I chose the medium size in the shop.
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Medium size in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for medium size?
The Irish for medium size is meánmhéid (pronounced “MAN-vayd”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce meánmhéid in Irish?
Meánmhéid is said like “MAN-vayd” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌvʲeːdʲ/).
Does meánmhéid have a plural?
No plural form is given for meánmhéid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meánmhéid change to mheánmhéid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánmhéid. After ár (our) it stays ár meánmhéid, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'medium-sized' in Irish?
Use the genitive after the noun: 'comhlacht meánmhéide' means a medium-sized company.
