Mill in Irish (Muileann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mill?

The Irish for mill is muileann (pronounced “MWIL-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is muilte. Depending on context it can also mean mill (factory) or grinder.

Q: What is the plural of mill in Irish?

The plural of muileann is muilte; with the article, na muilte means “the mills”. The genitive plural is muilte, as in úinéirí na muilte (the mill owners).

Q: Does muileann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Muileann can mean mill, mill (factory) or grinder, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mill” in Irish

Irish:: muileann
English:: mill, mill (factory), grinder
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MWIL-un” /ˈmˠɪlʲən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: muilte (mills)
Genitive singular:: muilinn, an mhuilinn (e.g. roth an mhuilinn, the mill wheel)
Genitive plural:: muilte, na muilte (e.g. úinéirí na muilte, the mill owners)

What does “muileann” mean?

“Muileann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mill: A building or machine where grain is ground into flour, or where materials are processed.Also: grinding mill, corn mill, flour mill.

2 other meanings: mill (factory) or grinder

2mill (factory): A factory where something such as cloth or paper is made.Also: mill, factory, manufactory, woollen mill.
3grinder: A small device for grinding things such as coffee or pepper.Also: coffee mill, pepper mill.

Other Irish words for mill: meil (grind)

“Muileann” with the article

The plural of mill in Irish is muilte. Here is muileann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an muileann

the mill

No change after an

na muilte

the mills

Plural: no change after na

“Muileann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using muileann, the Irish word for mill.

Tá seanmhuileann ar bhruach na habhann.

There is an old mill on the riverbank.

Thug sé an t-arbhar chuig an muileann.

He brought the corn to the mill.

Bhí m'athair ag obair sa mhuileann olla.

My father worked in the woollen mill.

Stop roth an mhuilinn i rith an triomaigh.

The mill wheel stopped during the drought.

Dúnadh na muilte go léir sa bhaile sin.

All the mills in that town were closed.

Tá muileann gaoithe le feiceáil ar an gcnoc.

A windmill can be seen on the hill.

Cuir na pónairí sa mhuileann caife.

Put the beans in the coffee grinder.

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Mill in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mill?

The Irish for mill is muileann (pronounced “MWIL-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is muilte. Depending on context it can also mean mill (factory) or grinder.

How do you pronounce muileann in Irish?

Muileann is said like “MWIL-un” (IPA /ˈmˠɪlʲən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of mill in Irish?

The plural of muileann is muilte; with the article, na muilte means “the mills”. The genitive plural is muilte, as in úinéirí na muilte (the mill owners).

Does muileann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Muileann can mean mill, mill (factory) or grinder, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does muileann change to mhuileann?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuileann. After ár (our) it stays ár muileann, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'muileann' and 'monarcha'?

'Muileann' is a mill, especially for grinding or textiles, while 'monarcha' is the general word for a factory.

Is 'muileann' in any place names?

Yes, Mullingar is 'An Muileann gCearr' in Irish.

Mill in Irish (Muileann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage