HeyRuaHow to say “metal” in Irish
- Irish:
- miotal
- English:
- metal, mettle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIT-ul” /ˈmʲit̪ˠəlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- miotail, an mhiotail (e.g. píosa miotail, a piece of metal)
What does “miotal” mean?
“Miotal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- metal
- A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, copper or gold.Also: metallic material.
1 other meaning: mettle
- 2mettle
- Strength of character, spirit or courage in a person.Also: spirit, courage.
“Miotal” with the article
Here is miotal after the article (an t-alt).
“Miotal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miotal, the Irish word for metal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Metal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for metal?
The Irish for metal is miotal (pronounced “MIT-ul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mettle.
How do you pronounce miotal in Irish?
Miotal is said like “MIT-ul” (IPA /ˈmʲit̪ˠəlˠ/).
Does miotal have a plural?
No plural form is given for miotal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does miotal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Miotal can mean metal or mettle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does miotal change to mhiotal?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiotal. After ár (our) it stays ár miotal, because m does not take eclipsis.
Can 'miotal' describe a person?
Yes, as in English 'mettle', 'miotal' can mean spirit or courage, and 'gan mhiotal' means insubstantial or lacking substance.
How do I say 'metallic' in Irish?
Use the adjective 'miotalach', for example 'dath miotalach' for a metallic colour.
