Moulding in Irish (Múnláil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for moulding?

The Irish for moulding is múnláil (pronounced “MOON-lawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is múnlálacha. Depending on context it can also mean moulding (decorative).

Q: What is the plural of moulding in Irish?

The plural of múnláil is múnlálacha; with the article, it is na múnlálacha. The genitive plural is múnlálacha, as in dath na múnlálacha (the colour of the mouldings).

Q: Does múnláil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Múnláil can mean moulding or moulding (decorative), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “moulding” in Irish

Irish:: múnláil
English:: moulding, moulding (decorative)
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MOON-lawl” /ˈmˠuːn̪ˠaːlʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: múnlálacha
Genitive singular:: múnlála, na múnlála (e.g. próiseas na múnlála, the moulding process)
Genitive plural:: múnlálacha, na múnlálacha (e.g. dath na múnlálacha, the colour of the mouldings)

What does “múnláil” mean?

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

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

1 other meaning: moulding (decorative)

2moulding (decorative): A shaped decorative strip or band, for example on a wall, ceiling or piece of furniture.Also: moulding, molding, cornice, decorative strip.

“Múnláil” with the article

The plural of moulding in Irish is múnlálacha. Here is múnláil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhúnláil

the moulding

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na múnlálacha

the moulding (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Múnláil” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Is ceird dheacair í múnláil na cré.

Shaping clay is a difficult craft.

Tá an mhúnláil ar an tsíleáil go hálainn.

The moulding on the ceiling is beautiful.

Phéinteáil sé na múnlálacha bána.

He painted the mouldings white.

Bhí sí ag foghlaim múnlála sa cheardlann.

She was learning moulding in the workshop.

Bhí ról mór ag na tuismitheoirí i múnláil a carachtair.

Her parents played a big part in shaping her character.

Tá scoilt sa mhúnláil os cionn an dorais.

There is a crack in the moulding above the door.

Úsáidtear plaisteach chun múnlála sa mhonarcha.

Plastic is used for moulding in the factory.

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Moulding in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for moulding?

The Irish for moulding is múnláil (pronounced “MOON-lawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is múnlálacha. Depending on context it can also mean moulding (decorative).

How do you pronounce múnláil in Irish?

Múnláil is said like “MOON-lawl” (IPA /ˈmˠuːn̪ˠaːlʲ/).

What is the plural of moulding in Irish?

The plural of múnláil is múnlálacha; with the article, it is na múnlálacha. The genitive plural is múnlálacha, as in dath na múnlálacha (the colour of the mouldings).

Does múnláil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Múnláil can mean moulding or moulding (decorative), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does múnláil change to mhúnláil?

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

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

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

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