HeyRuaHow to say “morning” in Irish
- Irish:
- maidin
- English:
- morning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MADJ-in” /ˈmˠadʲənʲ/
- Plural:
- maidineacha
- Genitive singular:
- maidine, na maidine (e.g. béile na maidine, the morning meal)
- Genitive plural:
- maidineacha, na maidineacha (e.g. ar feadh na maidineacha fada, throughout the long mornings)
What does “maidin” mean?
- morning
- The early part of the day, from dawn or waking until about midday.Also: forenoon, dawn, daybreak.
“Maidin” with the article
The plural of morning in Irish is maidineacha. Here is maidin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maidin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maidin, the Irish word for morning.
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Phrases with “maidin”
Morning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for morning?
The Irish for morning is maidin (pronounced “MADJ-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is maidineacha.
How do you pronounce maidin in Irish?
Maidin is said like “MADJ-in” (IPA /ˈmˠadʲənʲ/).
What is the plural of morning in Irish?
The plural of maidin is maidineacha; with the article, it is na maidineacha. The genitive plural is maidineacha, as in ar feadh na maidineacha fada (throughout the long mornings).
Why does maidin change to mhaidin?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaidin. After ár (our) it stays ár maidin, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'this morning' in Irish?
Use 'ar maidin', with no lenition after 'ar': 'Bhí mé tuirseach ar maidin' means 'I was tired this morning'.
What is the usual Irish greeting for 'good morning'?
'Maidin mhaith' is widely used, although many native speakers prefer the traditional 'Dia duit'.
