HeyRuaHow to say “mould” in Irish
- Irish:
- múscán
- English:
- mould, spongy substance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOOS-kawn” /ˈmˠuːsˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- múscáin (moulds)
- Genitive singular:
- múscáin, an mhúscáin (e.g. boladh an mhúscáin, the smell of the mould)
- Genitive plural:
- múscán, na múscán (e.g. fás na múscán, the growth of moulds)
What does “múscán” mean?
“Múscán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mould
- A fuzzy fungus that grows on damp or stale things such as bread or cheese.Also: mold, mildew, fungus.
“Múscán” with the article
The plural of mould in Irish is múscáin. Here is múscán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Múscán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using múscán, the Irish word for mould.
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Mould in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mould?
The Irish for mould is múscán (pronounced “MOOS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is múscáin. Depending on context it can also mean spongy substance.
How do you pronounce múscán in Irish?
Múscán is said like “MOOS-kawn” (IPA /ˈmˠuːsˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of mould in Irish?
The plural of múscán is múscáin; with the article, na múscáin means “the moulds”. The genitive plural is múscán, as in fás na múscán (the growth of moulds).
Does múscán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Múscán can mean mould or spongy substance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does múscán change to mhúscán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhúscán. After ár (our) it stays ár múscán, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'múscán' and 'caonach'?
'Múscán' is mould or a spongy, oozy substance, while 'caonach' is moss, though 'caonach liath' is also used for mould or mildew.
