HeyRuaHow to say “more than enough” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórdhóthain
- English:
- more than enough
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-ghoh-hin” /ˈmˠoːɾˌɣoːhənʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- mórdhóthain, na mórdhóthain (e.g. ag ithe a mhórdhóthain, eating more than enough)
What does “mórdhóthain” mean?
- more than enough
- An amount that is fully sufficient or more than is needed of something.Also: plenty, ample, surfeit, abundance.
“Mórdhóthain” with the article
Here is mórdhóthain after the article (an t-alt).
“Mórdhóthain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórdhóthain, the Irish word for more than enough.
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More than enough in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for more than enough?
The Irish for more than enough is mórdhóthain (pronounced “MOHR-ghoh-hin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce mórdhóthain in Irish?
Mórdhóthain is said like “MOHR-ghoh-hin” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌɣoːhənʲ/).
Does mórdhóthain have a plural?
No plural form is given for mórdhóthain in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mórdhóthain change to mhórdhóthain?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórdhóthain. After ár (our) it stays ár mórdhóthain, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mórdhóthain' different from 'dóthain'?
'Dóthain' means enough, while 'mórdhóthain' stresses more than enough or plenty, as in 'tá mo mhórdhóthain agam'.
How do you use it with a noun?
It usually takes a possessive and the following noun goes in the genitive: 'a mórdhóthain bia', 'mo mhórdhóthain airgid'.
