HeyRuaHow to say “mint” in Irish
- Irish:
- miontas
- English:
- mint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-tus” /ˈmʲiɲt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- miontais, an mhiontais (e.g. duilleoga miontais, mint leaves)
What does “miontas” mean?
- mint
- A fragrant herb with a fresh, cool taste, used in cooking and drinks.Also: mint plant, peppermint, spearmint.
“Miontas” with the article
Here is miontas after the article (an t-alt).
an miontas
the mint
No change after an
“Miontas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miontas, the Irish word for mint.
Tá miontas ag fás sa ghairdín.
Mint is growing in the garden.
Cuir beagán miontais leis an tae.
Add a little mint to the tea.
Is maith liom an miontas úr.
I like fresh mint.
Bhí blas miontais ar an uachtar reoite.
The ice cream tasted of mint.
D'itheamar uaineoil le hanlann miontais.
We ate lamb with mint sauce.
Tá boladh láidir ar an miontas.
The mint has a strong smell.
Phioc sí miontas don dinnéar.
She picked mint for the dinner.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mint?
The Irish for mint is miontas (pronounced “MIN-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce miontas in Irish?
Miontas is said like “MIN-tus” (IPA /ˈmʲiɲt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does miontas have a plural?
No plural form is given for miontas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does miontas change to mhiontas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiontas. After ár (our) it stays ár miontas, because m does not take eclipsis.
Does 'miontas' also mean a mint where coins are made?
No, 'miontas' is the herb. A place where coins are made is 'teach mona' or 'monarcha airgid'.
