HeyRuaHow to say “method” in Irish
- Irish:
- modh
- English:
- method, mood, mode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “maw” /mˠoː/
- Plural:
- modhanna (methods)
- Genitive singular:
- modha, an mhodha (e.g. buntáiste an mhodha seo, the advantage of this method)
- Genitive plural:
- modhanna, na modhanna (e.g. comparáid na modhanna, the comparison of the methods)
What does “modh” mean?
“Modh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- method
- A way or manner of doing something.Also: way, means, manner, mode.
2 other meanings: mood or mode
- 2mood
- In grammar, the form of a verb that shows whether it states a fact, a command, a wish and so on.Also: grammatical mood, verb mood.
- 3mode
- A mode or setting, as in music or in the operation of a device.Also: musical mode, setting.
Other Irish words for method: teicníocht (technique), teicníc (technique)
“Modh” with the article
The plural of method in Irish is modhanna. Here is modh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Modh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using modh, the Irish word for method.
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Method in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for method?
The Irish for method is modh (pronounced “maw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is modhanna. Depending on context it can also mean mood or mode.
How do you pronounce modh in Irish?
Modh is said like “maw” (IPA /mˠoː/).
What is the plural of method in Irish?
The plural of modh is modhanna; with the article, na modhanna means “the methods”. The genitive plural is modhanna, as in comparáid na modhanna (the comparison of the methods).
Does modh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Modh can mean method, mood or mode, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does modh change to mhodh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhodh. After ár (our) it stays ár modh, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'modh' and 'slí'?
'Modh' is a method or systematic way, often formal or technical, while 'slí' is a more everyday word for a way or manner. Both can translate 'way'.
What does 'i modh rúin' mean?
'I modh rúin' means confidentially or in secret, as in 'dúirt sé liom é i modh rúin', he told me in confidence.
