HeyRuaHow to say “midst” in Irish
- Irish:
- measc
- English:
- midst, mixture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “myask” /mʲasˠk/
- Genitive singular:
- measc, an mheasc (e.g. i lár an mheasc, in the very midst)
What does “measc” mean?
“Measc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- midst
- The middle or company of a group, used mainly in the compound preposition 'i measc', meaning among.Also: among, amongst, company.
1 other meaning: mixture
- 2mixture
- A mixing or jumble of things; confusion.Also: jumble, confusion, mix.
“Measc” with the article
Here is measc after the article (an t-alt).
“Measc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using measc, the Irish word for midst.
Other nouns in Irish
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Midst in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for midst?
The Irish for midst is measc (pronounced “myask”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mixture.
How do you pronounce measc in Irish?
Measc is said like “myask” (IPA /mʲasˠk/).
Does measc have a plural?
No plural form is given for measc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does measc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Measc can mean midst or mixture, depending on context; the first is the most common. Measc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to mix.
Why does measc change to mheasc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheasc. After ár (our) it stays ár measc, because m does not take eclipsis.
Why does the noun after 'i measc' change form?
'I measc' is a compound preposition, so the following noun goes into the genitive: i measc na ndaoine, among the people.
How do I say 'among us' or 'among them'?
Use a possessive before measc: inár measc (among us), in bhur measc (among you), ina measc (among them).
