HeyRuaHow to say “minutes” in Irish
- Irish:
- miontuairisc
- English:
- minutes, detailed account
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-toor-ishk” /ˈmʲɪnˌt̪ˠuəɾʲɪʃc/
- Plural:
- miontuairiscí (minutes)
- Genitive singular:
- miontuairisce, na miontuairisce (e.g. téacs na miontuairisce, the text of the minute)
- Genitive plural:
- miontuairiscí, na miontuairiscí (e.g. leabhar miontuairiscí, minute book)
What does “miontuairisc” mean?
“Miontuairisc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- minutes
- The official written record of what was said and decided at a meeting, usually used in the plural.Also: minute, record of meeting, meeting notes.
1 other meaning: detailed account
- 2detailed account
- A full and detailed report or description of something.Also: detailed report, minute account.
“Miontuairisc” with the article
The plural of minutes in Irish is miontuairiscí. Here is miontuairisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Miontuairisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miontuairisc, the Irish word for minutes.
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Minutes in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for minutes?
The Irish for minutes is miontuairisc (pronounced “MIN-toor-ishk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is miontuairiscí. Depending on context it can also mean detailed account.
How do you pronounce miontuairisc in Irish?
Miontuairisc is said like “MIN-toor-ishk” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnˌt̪ˠuəɾʲɪʃc/).
What is the plural of minutes in Irish?
The plural of miontuairisc is miontuairiscí; with the article, na miontuairiscí means “the minutes”. The genitive plural is miontuairiscí, as in leabhar miontuairiscí (minute book).
Does miontuairisc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Miontuairisc can mean minutes or detailed account, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does miontuairisc change to mhiontuairisc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiontuairisc. After ár (our) it stays ár miontuairisc, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'miontuairisc' different from 'tuairisc'?
'Tuairisc' is a general report or account, while 'miontuairiscí' (plural) is the usual word for the minutes of a meeting.
How do I say 'take the minutes'?
You can say 'na miontuairiscí a bhreacadh' or 'na miontuairiscí a thógáil'.
