HeyRuaHow to say “memorandum” in Irish
- Irish:
- meabhrúchán
- English:
- memorandum, reminder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MYOW-roo-khawn” /ˈmʲaurˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- meabhrúcháin, an mheabhrúcháin (e.g. ábhar an mheabhrúcháin, the subject of the memorandum)
What does “meabhrúchán” mean?
“Meabhrúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- memorandum
- A written note or record kept to remind someone of something, or a short note sent within an organisation.Also: memo, reminder, note.
1 other meaning: reminder
- 2reminder
- Something that makes you remember a thing you must do or know.Also: prompt, mnemonic.
“Meabhrúchán” with the article
Here is meabhrúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Meabhrúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meabhrúchán, 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 meabhrúchán (pronounced “MYOW-roo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean reminder.
How do you pronounce meabhrúchán in Irish?
Meabhrúchán is said like “MYOW-roo-khawn” (IPA /ˈmʲaurˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does meabhrúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for meabhrúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does meabhrúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meabhrúchán can mean memorandum or reminder, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meabhrúchán change to mheabhrúchán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheabhrúchán. After ár (our) it stays ár meabhrúchán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is meabhrúchán different from cuimhneachán?
Meabhrúchán is a memo or reminder note, while cuimhneachán is a memento, souvenir or commemoration.
