HeyRuaHow to say “midge” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrmhíol
- English:
- midge, mosquito
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-veel” /ˈkɔɾˠvʲiːlˠ/
- Plural:
- corrmhíolta (midges)
- Genitive singular:
- corrmhíl, an chorrmhíl (e.g. greim an chorrmhíl, the midge's bite)
- Genitive plural:
- corrmhíolta, na gcorrmhíolta (e.g. scamall na gcorrmhíolta, the cloud of the midges)
What does “corrmhíol” mean?
“Corrmhíol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- midge
- A tiny biting fly that often swarms in summer, especially near water.Also: gnat, biting midge.
1 other meaning: mosquito
- 2mosquito
- A small flying insect that bites and sucks blood; the word is also used for mosquitoes.Also: gnat.
Other Irish words for midge: míoltóg (midge)
“Corrmhíol” with the article
The plural of midge in Irish is corrmhíolta. Here is corrmhíol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corrmhíol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corrmhíol, the Irish word for midge.
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Midge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for midge?
The Irish for midge is corrmhíol (pronounced “KOR-veel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corrmhíolta. Depending on context it can also mean mosquito.
How do you pronounce corrmhíol in Irish?
Corrmhíol is said like “KOR-veel” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠvʲiːlˠ/).
What is the plural of midge in Irish?
The plural of corrmhíol is corrmhíolta; with the article, na corrmhíolta means “the midges”. The genitive plural is corrmhíolta, as in scamall na gcorrmhíolta (the cloud of the midges).
Does corrmhíol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corrmhíol can mean midge or mosquito, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does corrmhíol change to chorrmhíol or gcorrmhíol?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrmhíol becomes mo chorrmhíol (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrmhíol (eclipsis).
What is the difference between corrmhíol and míoltóg?
Both are used for midges and gnats; míoltóg is very common in speech, while corrmhíol is the standard dictionary term, also used for mosquito.
