HeyRuaHow to say “mesh” in Irish
- Irish:
- mogall
- English:
- mesh, eyelid, husk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUG-ul” /ˈmˠoɡəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- mogaill (meshes)
- Genitive singular:
- mogaill, an mhogaill (e.g. méid an mhogaill, size of the mesh)
- Genitive plural:
- mogall, na mogall (e.g. méid na mogall, the size of the meshes)
What does “mogall” mean?
“Mogall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mesh
- One of the open spaces between the threads of a net.Also: net mesh, link of a net.
2 other meanings: eyelid or husk
- 2eyelid
- The eyelid or the socket of the eye, mainly in the phrase 'mogall súile'.Also: eye socket, eyeball.
- 3husk
- A husk, shell or cluster, such as the husk of a nut.Also: shell, cluster.
“Mogall” with the article
The plural of mesh in Irish is mogaill. Here is mogall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mogall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mogall, the Irish word for mesh.
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Mesh in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mesh?
The Irish for mesh is mogall (pronounced “MUG-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mogaill. Depending on context it can also mean eyelid or husk.
How do you pronounce mogall in Irish?
Mogall is said like “MUG-ul” (IPA /ˈmˠoɡəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of mesh in Irish?
The plural of mogall is mogaill; with the article, na mogaill means “the meshes”. The genitive plural is mogall, as in méid na mogall (the size of the meshes).
Does mogall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mogall can mean mesh, eyelid or husk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mogall change to mhogall?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhogall. After ár (our) it stays ár mogall, because m does not take eclipsis.
What does 'maíomh na mogall folamh' mean?
It means boasting about empty meshes, that is, bragging about something that has no substance, like boasting of a catch when the net is empty.
