HeyRuaHow to say “model” in Irish
- Irish:
- mionsamhail
- English:
- model, miniature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MYIN-sow-il” /ˈmʲɪnˌsˠəulʲ/
- Plural:
- mionsamhlacha (models)
- Genitive singular:
- mionsamhla, na mionsamhla (e.g. méid na mionsamhla, the size of the model)
- Genitive plural:
- mionsamhlacha, na mionsamhlacha (e.g. bailiúchán na mionsamhlacha, the collection of the models)
What does “mionsamhail” mean?
“Mionsamhail” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- model
- A small-scale copy of something, such as a building, ship or vehicle.Also: scale model, miniature, replica.
1 other meaning: miniature
- 2miniature
- A very small version or representation of something, including a small painting.Also: small copy.
Other Irish words for model: mainicín (model)
“Mionsamhail” with the article
The plural of model in Irish is mionsamhlacha. Here is mionsamhail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mionsamhail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mionsamhail, the Irish word for model.
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Model in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for model?
The Irish for model is mionsamhail (pronounced “MYIN-sow-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mionsamhlacha. Depending on context it can also mean miniature.
How do you pronounce mionsamhail in Irish?
Mionsamhail is said like “MYIN-sow-il” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnˌsˠəulʲ/).
What is the plural of model in Irish?
The plural of mionsamhail is mionsamhlacha; with the article, na mionsamhlacha means “the models”. The genitive plural is mionsamhlacha, as in bailiúchán na mionsamhlacha (the collection of the models).
Does mionsamhail have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mionsamhail can mean model or miniature, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mionsamhail change to mhionsamhail?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhionsamhail. After ár (our) it stays ár mionsamhail, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mionsamhail' and 'samhail'?
'Samhail' means a likeness or model in a general sense, including an abstract model; 'mionsamhail' specifically means a small-scale physical model or miniature.
