HeyRuaHow to say “mixing” in Irish
- Irish:
- meascadh
- English:
- mixing, mixture, confusion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- measc, to mix (ag meascadh, mixing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MASS-kuh” /ˈmʲasˠkə/
- Genitive singular:
- measctha, an mheasctha (e.g. le linn an mheasctha, during the mixing)
What does “meascadh” mean?
“Meascadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mixing
- The act of mixing or blending things together; the verbal noun of the verb 'measc'.Also: blending, mix, stirring.
2 other meanings: mixture or confusion
- 2mixture
- A mixture or admixture of different things.Also: admixture, blend.
- 3confusion
- The act of mixing up or confusing one thing with another.Also: mix-up, muddling.
Other Irish words for mixing: suaitheadh (mixing)
“Meascadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, meascadh means mixing: it is the verbal noun of the verb measc (to mix). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Meascadh” with the article
Here is meascadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Meascadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meascadh, the Irish word for mixing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mixing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mixing?
The Irish for mixing is meascadh (pronounced “MASS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mixture or confusion.
How do you pronounce meascadh in Irish?
Meascadh is said like “MASS-kuh” (IPA /ˈmʲasˠkə/).
Does meascadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for meascadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does meascadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meascadh can mean mixing, mixture or confusion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meascadh change to mheascadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheascadh. After ár (our) it stays ár meascadh, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'meascadh' and 'meascán'?
'Meascadh' is the act of mixing, while 'meascán' is the resulting mixture or jumble, as in 'meascán mearaí' (confusion).
