HeyRuaHow to say “mica” in Irish
- Irish:
- míoca
- English:
- mica
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-kuh” /ˈmʲiːkə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- míoca, an mhíoca (e.g. leac mhíoca, a sheet of mica)
What does “míoca” mean?
- mica
- A shiny mineral that splits easily into thin, clear or coloured sheets, found in many rocks such as granite.Also: isinglass, mineral, mica sheet.
“Míoca” with the article
Here is míoca after the article (an t-alt).
an míoca
the mica
No change after an
“Míoca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míoca, the Irish word for mica.
Is mianra lonrach é míoca.
Mica is a shiny mineral.
Tá míoca le fáil san eibhear.
Mica is found in granite.
Scoilteann an míoca ina bhileoga tanaí.
Mica splits into thin sheets.
Chonaic mé píosa míoca ar an trá.
I saw a piece of mica on the beach.
Bíonn dath airgid ar an míoca seo.
This mica has a silvery colour.
Tá spréacha beaga míoca sa charraig.
There are little flecks of mica in the rock.
Úsáidtear míoca i ngléasanna leictreacha.
Mica is used in electrical devices.
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Mica in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mica?
The Irish for mica is míoca (pronounced “MEE-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míoca in Irish?
Míoca is said like “MEE-kuh” (IPA /ˈmʲiːkə/).
Does míoca have a plural?
No plural form is given for míoca in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míoca change to mhíoca?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíoca. After ár (our) it stays ár míoca, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'míoca' related to the English word 'mica'?
Yes, 'míoca' is the Irish form of 'mica', the mineral, and is used mainly in geology and science.
