HeyRuaHow to say “mortar” in Irish
- Irish:
- moirtéar
- English:
- mortar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOR-tyayr” /ˈmˠɔɾˠtʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- moirtéir (mortars)
- Genitive singular:
- moirtéir, an mhoirtéir (e.g. bun an mhoirtéir, the bottom of the mortar)
- Genitive plural:
- moirtéar, na moirtéar (e.g. tormáil na moirtéar, the rumble of the mortars)
What does “moirtéar” mean?
“Moirtéar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mortar
- A strong bowl in which substances are crushed or ground with a pestle.Also: mortar and pestle, grinding bowl.
“Moirtéar” with the article
The plural of mortar in Irish is moirtéir. Here is moirtéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Moirtéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moirtéar, the Irish word for mortar.
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Mortar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mortar?
The Irish for mortar is moirtéar (pronounced “MOR-tyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is moirtéir.
How do you pronounce moirtéar in Irish?
Moirtéar is said like “MOR-tyayr” (IPA /ˈmˠɔɾˠtʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of mortar in Irish?
The plural of moirtéar is moirtéir; with the article, na moirtéir means “the mortars”. The genitive plural is moirtéar, as in tormáil na moirtéar (the rumble of the mortars).
Why does moirtéar change to mhoirtéar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhoirtéar. After ár (our) it stays ár moirtéar, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'moirtéar' also the mortar used in building?
No, building mortar is usually 'moirtéal'. 'Moirtéar' is the bowl for grinding or the weapon.
