HeyRuaHow to say “mirth” in Irish
- Irish:
- meidhir
- English:
- mirth, frisky mood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “my-ir” /mʲəiɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- meidhre, na meidhre (e.g. lá meidhre, a day of merriment)
What does “meidhir” mean?
“Meidhir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mirth
- A state of light-hearted fun, cheerfulness and gaiety.Also: merriment, gaiety, joviality, hilarity, high spirits.
1 other meaning: frisky mood
- 2frisky mood
- Playful liveliness or friskiness, as in a person or animal full of energy.Also: friskiness, playfulness, liveliness.
“Meidhir” with the article
Here is meidhir after the article (an t-alt).
“Meidhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meidhir, the Irish word for mirth.
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Mirth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mirth?
The Irish for mirth is meidhir (pronounced “my-ir”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean frisky mood.
How do you pronounce meidhir in Irish?
Meidhir is said like “my-ir” (IPA /mʲəiɾʲ/).
Does meidhir have a plural?
No plural form is given for meidhir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does meidhir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meidhir can mean mirth or frisky mood, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meidhir change to mheidhir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheidhir. After ár (our) it stays ár meidhir, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meidhir' different from 'áthas'?
'Áthas' is general happiness or gladness, while 'meidhir' is lively, playful mirth or high spirits, often shown outwardly, as in 'bhí meidhir ar an slua'.
How do I say someone is in high spirits using 'meidhir'?
Use 'ar': 'Tá meidhir air' means he is in high spirits or merry.
