Moulding in Irish (Múnlú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for moulding?

The Irish for moulding is múnlú (pronounced “MOON-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shaping.

Q: Does múnlú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Múnlú can mean moulding or shaping, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “moulding” in Irish

Irish:: múnlú
English:: moulding, shaping
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: múnlaigh, to mould (ag múnlú, moulding)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “MOON-loo” /ˈmˠuːn̪ˠuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: múnlaithe, an mhúnlaithe (e.g. próiseas an mhúnlaithe, the moulding process)

What does “múnlú” mean?

“Múnlú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

moulding: The act of shaping something in a mould or giving it a form; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'múnlaigh'.Also: shaping, casting, forming, modelling.

1 other meaning: shaping

2shaping: The act of forming or influencing the character, opinions or development of someone or something.Also: forming, influencing, development.

“Múnlú” as a verbal noun

After ag, múnlú means moulding: it is the verbal noun of the verb múnlaigh (to mould). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

múnlúverbal noun

ag múnlúmoulding

“Múnlú” with the article

Here is múnlú after the article (an t-alt).

an múnlú

the moulding

No change after an

“Múnlú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using múnlú, the Irish word for moulding.

Tá múnlú na cré deacair go leor.

Moulding the clay is fairly difficult.

Bhí an múnlú críochnaithe faoi mheán lae.

The moulding was finished by midday.

Foghlaimíonn na páistí ceird an mhúnlaithe ar scoil.

The children learn the craft of moulding at school.

Tá ról mór ag tuismitheoirí i múnlú an linbh.

Parents have a big role in shaping the child.

Is maith liom mo chuid ama a chaitheamh ag múnlú.

I like spending my time moulding.

Bíonn múnlú miotail ar siúl sa mhonarcha.

Metal casting goes on in the factory.

Bhí tionchar ag na meáin ar mhúnlú a dtuairimí.

The media had an influence on shaping their opinions.

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Moulding in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for moulding?

The Irish for moulding is múnlú (pronounced “MOON-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shaping.

How do you pronounce múnlú in Irish?

Múnlú is said like “MOON-loo” (IPA /ˈmˠuːn̪ˠuː/).

Does múnlú have a plural?

No plural form is given for múnlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does múnlú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Múnlú can mean moulding or shaping, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does múnlú change to mhúnlú?

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

What is the difference between 'múnlú' and 'múnla'?

'Múnla' is the mould or pattern itself, while 'múnlú' is the act of moulding or shaping, the verbal noun of 'múnlaigh'.

Moulding in Irish (Múnlú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage