HeyRuaHow to say “mode” in Irish
- Irish:
- mód
- English:
- mode, mood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “mohd” /mˠoːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- móid (modes)
- Genitive singular:
- móid, an mhóid (e.g. roghnú an mhóid, the selection of the mode)
- Genitive plural:
- mód, na mód (e.g. liosta na mód, the list of modes)
What does “mód” mean?
“Mód” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mode
- A way or manner in which something is done or operates, especially a setting on a machine or device.Also: manner, setting, method.
2 other meanings: mood
- 2mood
- In grammar, the form of a verb that shows whether it states a fact, gives a command or expresses a wish.Also: grammatical mood, verb mood.
- 3mode
- In music, a type of scale with a particular pattern of tones and semitones.Also: musical mode, scale.
“Mód” with the article
The plural of mode in Irish is móid. Here is mód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mód” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mód, the Irish word for mode.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mode?
The Irish for mode is mód (pronounced “mohd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is móid. Depending on context it can also mean mood.
How do you pronounce mód in Irish?
Mód is said like “mohd” (IPA /mˠoːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of mode in Irish?
The plural of mód is móid; with the article, na móid means “the modes”. The genitive plural is mód, as in liosta na mód (the list of modes).
Does mód have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mód can mean mode or mood, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mód change to mhód?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhód. After ár (our) it stays ár mód, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mód' and 'modh'?
'Modh' is the usual word for method, manner and grammatical mood (an modh coinníollach), while 'mód' is mostly used for technical modes on devices and in music or statistics.
