HeyRuaHow to say “middleweight” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánmheáchan
- English:
- middleweight, average weight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MYAWN-vyaa-khun” /ˈmʲaːnˌvʲaːxən/
- Plural:
- meánmheáchain (middleweights)
- Genitive singular:
- meánmheáchain, an mheánmheáchain (e.g. curadh an mheánmheáchain, the middleweight champion)
- Genitive plural:
- meánmheáchan, na meánmheáchan (e.g. curaidh na meánmheáchan, the middleweight champions)
What does “meánmheáchan” mean?
“Meánmheáchan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- middleweight
- A weight class in boxing and other combat sports between welterweight and light heavyweight, or a boxer in that class.Also: middleweight boxer, middleweight division.
1 other meaning: average weight
- 2average weight
- The average or mean weight of a group of things or people.Also: mean weight.
“Meánmheáchan” with the article
The plural of middleweight in Irish is meánmheáchain. Here is meánmheáchan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meánmheáchan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánmheáchan, the Irish word for middleweight.
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Middleweight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for middleweight?
The Irish for middleweight is meánmheáchan (pronounced “MYAWN-vyaa-khun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meánmheáchain. Depending on context it can also mean average weight.
How do you pronounce meánmheáchan in Irish?
Meánmheáchan is said like “MYAWN-vyaa-khun” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌvʲaːxən/).
What is the plural of middleweight in Irish?
The plural of meánmheáchan is meánmheáchain; with the article, na meánmheáchain means “the middleweights”. The genitive plural is meánmheáchan, as in curaidh na meánmheáchan (the middleweight champions).
Does meánmheáchan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meánmheáchan can mean middleweight or average weight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meánmheáchan change to mheánmheáchan?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánmheáchan. After ár (our) it stays ár meánmheáchan, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meánmheáchan' different from 'meáchan'?
'Meáchan' just means weight, while 'meánmheáchan' adds 'meán' (middle, average) to mean middleweight or average weight.
