HeyRuaHow to say “medley” in Irish
- Irish:
- meascra
- English:
- medley, miscellany
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-kruh” /ˈmʲaskɾˠə/
- Plural:
- meascraí (medleys)
- Genitive singular:
- meascra, an mheascra (e.g. teideal an mheascra, the title of the medley)
- Genitive plural:
- meascraí, na meascraí (e.g. teidil na meascraí, the titles of the medleys)
What does “meascra” mean?
“Meascra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- medley
- A mixture of different things, such as songs or tunes put together.Also: mixture, assortment, mix.
1 other meaning: miscellany
- 2miscellany
- A collection of various pieces, especially writings, gathered together.Also: collection, anthology, compilation.
“Meascra” with the article
The plural of medley in Irish is meascraí. Here is meascra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meascra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meascra, the Irish word for medley.
Other nouns in Irish
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Medley in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for medley?
The Irish for medley is meascra (pronounced “MAS-kruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meascraí. Depending on context it can also mean miscellany.
How do you pronounce meascra in Irish?
Meascra is said like “MAS-kruh” (IPA /ˈmʲaskɾˠə/).
What is the plural of medley in Irish?
The plural of meascra is meascraí; with the article, na meascraí means “the medleys”. The genitive plural is meascraí, as in teidil na meascraí (the titles of the medleys).
Does meascra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meascra can mean medley or miscellany, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meascra change to mheascra?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheascra. After ár (our) it stays ár meascra, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between meascra and meascán?
Meascán is the general word for a mixture or mix-up, while meascra is used more for a medley or a miscellany, such as a collection of tunes or writings.
