HeyRuaHow to say “memorandum” in Irish
- Irish:
- meabhrán
- English:
- memorandum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MYOW-rawn” /ˈmʲaurˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- meabhráin (memoranda)
- Genitive singular:
- meabhráin, an mheabhráin (e.g. ábhar an mheabhráin, the subject of the memorandum)
- Genitive plural:
- meabhrán, na meabhrán (e.g. sraith na meabhrán, the series of memoranda)
What does “meabhrán” mean?
- memorandum
- A short written note or message recording information or reminding someone of something, especially in an office or official setting.Also: memo, note, reminder.
“Meabhrán” with the article
The plural of memorandum in Irish is meabhráin. Here is meabhrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meabhrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meabhrán, the Irish word for memorandum.
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Memorandum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for memorandum?
The Irish for memorandum is meabhrán (pronounced “MYOW-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meabhráin.
How do you pronounce meabhrán in Irish?
Meabhrán is said like “MYOW-rawn” (IPA /ˈmʲaurˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of memorandum in Irish?
The plural of meabhrán is meabhráin; with the article, na meabhráin means “the memoranda”. The genitive plural is meabhrán, as in sraith na meabhrán (the series of memoranda).
Why does meabhrán change to mheabhrán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheabhrán. After ár (our) it stays ár meabhrán, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'meabhrán' the same as 'cuimhneachán'?
No. 'Meabhrán' is a written memo or memorandum, while 'cuimhneachán' is a keepsake, souvenir or commemoration.
