HeyRuaHow to say “menstruation” in Irish
- Irish:
- míostrú
- English:
- menstruation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- míostraigh, to menstruate (ag míostrú, menstruating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEES-troo” /ˈmʲiːsˠt̪ˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- míostraithe, an mhíostraithe (e.g. pian míostraithe, menstrual pain)
What does “míostrú” mean?
- menstruation
- The monthly bleeding from the womb; it is also the verbal noun of the verb míostraigh, to menstruate.Also: period, menses, menstruating.
“Míostrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, míostrú means menstruating: it is the verbal noun of the verb míostraigh (to menstruate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Míostrú” with the article
Here is míostrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Míostrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míostrú, the Irish word for menstruation.
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Menstruation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for menstruation?
The Irish for menstruation is míostrú (pronounced “MEES-troo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míostrú in Irish?
Míostrú is said like “MEES-troo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːsˠt̪ˠɾˠuː/).
Does míostrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for míostrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míostrú change to mhíostrú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíostrú. After ár (our) it stays ár míostrú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do people say 'period' informally in Irish?
Míostrú is the standard term; informally people may say 'tá an mhí orm' or use 'fuil mhíosta'.
