Monologue in Irish (Monalóg): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for monologue?

The Irish for monologue is monalóg (pronounced “MUN-uh-lohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is monalóga.

Q: What is the plural of monologue in Irish?

The plural of monalóg is monalóga; with the article, na monalóga means “the monologues”. The genitive plural is monalóg, as in cnuasach na monalóg (the collection of monologues).

How to say “monologue” in Irish

Irish:: monalóg
English:: monologue
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “MUN-uh-lohg” /ˈmˠɔnˠəl̪ˠoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: monalóga (monologues)
Genitive singular:: monalóige, na monalóige (e.g. deireadh na monalóige, the end of the monologue)
Genitive plural:: monalóg, na monalóg (e.g. cnuasach na monalóg, the collection of monologues)

What does “monalóg” mean?

monologue: A long speech by one person, especially one spoken by a single actor in a play.Also: soliloquy, long speech.

“Monalóg” with the article

The plural of monologue in Irish is monalóga. Here is monalóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhonalóg

the monologue

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na monalóga

the monologues

Plural: no change after na

“Monalóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using monalóg, the Irish word for monologue.

Thug an t-aisteoir monalóg iontach ar an stáitse.

The actor delivered a wonderful monologue on stage.

Tá an mhonalóg sin an-fhada ar fad.

That monologue is far too long.

D'fhoghlaim mé mo mhonalóg de ghlanmheabhair.

I learned my monologue by heart.

Bhí an lucht féachana ciúin le linn na monalóige.

The audience was quiet during the monologue.

Scríobh sí trí mhonalóg don dráma nua.

She wrote three monologues for the new play.

Tá cúpla monalóg cháiliúil sa dráma seo.

There are a few famous monologues in this play.

Is maith liom monalóga Shakespeare a léamh.

I like reading Shakespeare's monologues.

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Monologue in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for monologue?

The Irish for monologue is monalóg (pronounced “MUN-uh-lohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is monalóga.

How do you pronounce monalóg in Irish?

Monalóg is said like “MUN-uh-lohg” (IPA /ˈmˠɔnˠəl̪ˠoːɡ/).

What is the plural of monologue in Irish?

The plural of monalóg is monalóga; with the article, na monalóga means “the monologues”. The genitive plural is monalóg, as in cnuasach na monalóg (the collection of monologues).

Why does monalóg change to mhonalóg?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhonalóg. After ár (our) it stays ár monalóg, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'monalóg' different from 'óráid'?

A 'monalóg' is a speech by one character, usually in drama, while 'óráid' is a formal public speech or address.

Monologue in Irish (Monalóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage