HeyRuaHow to say “melon” in Irish
- Irish:
- mealbhacán
- English:
- melon, wild carrot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAL-uh-vuh-kawn” /ˈmʲal̪ˠəwəkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- mealbhacáin (melons)
- Genitive singular:
- mealbhacáin, an mhealbhacáin (e.g. blas an mhealbhacáin, the taste of the melon)
- Genitive plural:
- mealbhacán, na mealbhacán (e.g. síolta na mealbhacán, the seeds of the melons)
What does “mealbhacán” mean?
“Mealbhacán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- melon
- A large round fruit with a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh.Also: cantaloupe, honeydew.
1 other meaning: wild carrot
- 2wild carrot
- A wild plant of the carrot family with a whitish root and flat clusters of white flowers.Also: queen anne's lace.
“Mealbhacán” with the article
The plural of melon in Irish is mealbhacáin. Here is mealbhacán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mealbhacán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mealbhacán, the Irish word for melon.
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Melon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for melon?
The Irish for melon is mealbhacán (pronounced “MAL-uh-vuh-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mealbhacáin. Depending on context it can also mean wild carrot.
How do you pronounce mealbhacán in Irish?
Mealbhacán is said like “MAL-uh-vuh-kawn” (IPA /ˈmʲal̪ˠəwəkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of melon in Irish?
The plural of mealbhacán is mealbhacáin; with the article, na mealbhacáin means “the melons”. The genitive plural is mealbhacán, as in síolta na mealbhacán (the seeds of the melons).
Does mealbhacán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mealbhacán can mean melon or wild carrot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mealbhacán change to mhealbhacán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhealbhacán. After ár (our) it stays ár mealbhacán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say watermelon in Irish?
Watermelon is 'mealbhacán uisce', literally 'water melon'.
