Miracle in Irish (Míorúilt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for miracle?

The Irish for miracle is míorúilt (pronounced “MEER-ool-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is míorúiltí. Depending on context it can also mean marvel.

Q: What is the plural of miracle in Irish?

The plural of míorúilt is míorúiltí; with the article, na míorúiltí means “the miracles”. The genitive plural is míorúiltí, as in leabhar na míorúiltí (the book of miracles).

Q: Does míorúilt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míorúilt can mean miracle or marvel, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “miracle” in Irish

Irish:: míorúilt
English:: miracle, marvel
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “MEER-ool-tch” /ˈmʲiːɾˠuːlʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: míorúiltí (miracles)
Genitive singular:: míorúilte, na míorúilte (e.g. lá na míorúilte, the day of the miracle)
Genitive plural:: míorúiltí, na míorúiltí (e.g. leabhar na míorúiltí, the book of miracles)

What does “míorúilt” mean?

“Míorúilt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

miracle: An extraordinary event, often thought to be caused by God or a saint, that cannot be explained naturally.Also: wonder, marvel.

1 other meaning: marvel

2marvel: Something amazing or very surprising, used loosely in everyday speech.Also: wonder, amazing thing.

“Míorúilt” with the article

The plural of miracle in Irish is míorúiltí. Here is míorúilt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhíorúilt

the miracle

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na míorúiltí

the miracles

Plural: no change after na

“Míorúilt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using míorúilt, the Irish word for miracle.

Ba mhíorúilt é nár goineadh aon duine.

It was a miracle that nobody was injured.

Rinne Íosa míorúiltí sa Bhíobla.

Jesus performed miracles in the Bible.

Creideann sí go fóill i míorúiltí.

She still believes in miracles.

Tá scéal na míorúilte ar eolas ag gach duine.

Everyone knows the story of the miracle.

Ní bheidh míorúilt ar bith ann anocht.

There won't be any miracle tonight.

Is í an mhíorúilt is mó a chonaic mé riamh.

It's the greatest miracle I've ever seen.

Theastódh míorúilt uainn chun an cluiche a bhuachan.

We'd need a miracle to win the match.

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Miracle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for miracle?

The Irish for miracle is míorúilt (pronounced “MEER-ool-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is míorúiltí. Depending on context it can also mean marvel.

How do you pronounce míorúilt in Irish?

Míorúilt is said like “MEER-ool-tch” (IPA /ˈmʲiːɾˠuːlʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of miracle in Irish?

The plural of míorúilt is míorúiltí; with the article, na míorúiltí means “the miracles”. The genitive plural is míorúiltí, as in leabhar na míorúiltí (the book of miracles).

Does míorúilt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míorúilt can mean miracle or marvel, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does míorúilt change to mhíorúilt?

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

What is the difference between míorúilt and iontas?

Míorúilt is a miracle, usually supernatural, while iontas is a wonder or surprise in general. You might say 'ba mhíorúilt é' for something truly extraordinary but 'chuir sé iontas orm' for 'it surprised me'.

Is there an adjective from míorúilt?

Yes, míorúilteach means miraculous, as in 'leigheas míorúilteach' (a miraculous cure).

Miracle in Irish (Míorúilt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage