HeyRuaHow to say “mollusc” in Irish
- Irish:
- moileasc
- English:
- mollusc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUL-ask” /ˈmˠɛlʲəsˠk/
- Plural:
- moilisc (molluscs)
- Genitive singular:
- moilisc, an mhoilisc (e.g. blaosc an mhoilisc, the shell of the mollusc)
- Genitive plural:
- moileasc, na moileasc (e.g. blaoscanna na moileasc, the shells of the molluscs)
What does “moileasc” mean?
- mollusc
- A soft-bodied invertebrate animal, usually with a shell, such as a snail, mussel or octopus.Also: mollusk, shellfish.
“Moileasc” with the article
The plural of mollusc in Irish is moilisc. Here is moileasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Moileasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moileasc, the Irish word for mollusc.
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Mollusc in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mollusc?
The Irish for mollusc is moileasc (pronounced “MUL-ask”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is moilisc.
How do you pronounce moileasc in Irish?
Moileasc is said like “MUL-ask” (IPA /ˈmˠɛlʲəsˠk/).
What is the plural of mollusc in Irish?
The plural of moileasc is moilisc; with the article, na moilisc means “the molluscs”. The genitive plural is moileasc, as in blaoscanna na moileasc (the shells of the molluscs).
Why does moileasc change to mhoileasc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhoileasc. After ár (our) it stays ár moileasc, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'moileasc' the same as 'sliogán'?
No: 'moileasc' is the animal itself, while 'sliogán' means a shell. Many molluscs have a 'sliogán', but not all, for example the octopus, 'ochtapas'.
