Motor vehicle in Irish (Mótarfheithicil): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for motor vehicle?

The Irish for motor vehicle is mótarfheithicil (pronounced “MOH-tur-eh-hik-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mótarfheithiclí.

Q: What is the plural of motor vehicle in Irish?

The plural of mótarfheithicil is mótarfheithiclí; with the article, na mótarfheithiclí means “the motor vehicles”. The genitive plural is mótarfheithiclí, as in cáin mhótarfheithiclí (motor vehicle tax).

How to say “motor vehicle” in Irish

Irish:: mótarfheithicil
English:: motor vehicle
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “MOH-tur-eh-hik-il” /ˈmˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠˌɛhɪcɪlʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: mótarfheithiclí (motor vehicles)
Genitive singular:: mótarfheithicle, na mótarfheithicle (e.g. úinéir na mótarfheithicle, owner of the motor vehicle)
Genitive plural:: mótarfheithiclí, na mótarfheithiclí (e.g. cáin mhótarfheithiclí, motor vehicle tax)

What does “mótarfheithicil” mean?

motor vehicle: A road vehicle driven by an engine, such as a car, lorry or bus.Also: vehicle, automobile, motor.

Other Irish words for motor vehicle: feithicil (vehicle)

“Mótarfheithicil” with the article

The plural of motor vehicle in Irish is mótarfheithiclí. Here is mótarfheithicil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhótarfheithicil

the motor vehicle

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na mótarfheithiclí

the motor vehicles

Plural: no change after na

“Mótarfheithicil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mótarfheithicil, the Irish word for motor vehicle.

Is mótarfheithicil é an leoraí sin.

That lorry is a motor vehicle.

Caithfidh árachas a bheith ar gach mótarfheithicil.

Every motor vehicle must be insured.

Páirceáladh an mhótarfheithicil taobh amuigh den siopa.

The motor vehicle was parked outside the shop.

Cá bhfuil ceadúnas na mótarfheithicle?

Where is the motor vehicle's licence?

Tá na mótarfheithiclí ag dul i méid ar na bóithre.

Motor vehicles are increasing on the roads.

Ní cheadaítear mótarfheithiclí sa pháirc.

Motor vehicles are not allowed in the park.

Bhí triúr fear sa mhótarfheithicil.

There were three men in the motor vehicle.

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Motor vehicle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for motor vehicle?

The Irish for motor vehicle is mótarfheithicil (pronounced “MOH-tur-eh-hik-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mótarfheithiclí.

How do you pronounce mótarfheithicil in Irish?

Mótarfheithicil is said like “MOH-tur-eh-hik-il” (IPA /ˈmˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠˌɛhɪcɪlʲ/).

What is the plural of motor vehicle in Irish?

The plural of mótarfheithicil is mótarfheithiclí; with the article, na mótarfheithiclí means “the motor vehicles”. The genitive plural is mótarfheithiclí, as in cáin mhótarfheithiclí (motor vehicle tax).

Why does mótarfheithicil change to mhótarfheithicil?

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

What is the difference between mótarfheithicil and gluaisteán?

Gluaisteán or carr is the everyday word for a car, while mótarfheithicil is a formal, legal term covering any engine-driven road vehicle.

Motor vehicle in Irish (Mótarfheithicil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage