HeyRuaHow to say “mullah” in Irish
- Irish:
- mullá
- English:
- mullah
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUL-aw” /ˈmˠʊl̪ˠaː/
- Plural:
- mullánna (mullahs)
- Genitive singular:
- mullá, an mhullá (e.g. teagasc an mhullá, the mullah's teaching)
- Genitive plural:
- mullánna, na mullánna (e.g. cumhacht na mullánna, the power of the mullahs)
What does “mullá” mean?
- mullah
- A Muslim cleric or teacher learned in Islamic law and theology.Also: Muslim cleric, Islamic teacher.
“Mullá” with the article
The plural of mullah in Irish is mullánna. Here is mullá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mullá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mullá, the Irish word for mullah.
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Mullah in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mullah?
The Irish for mullah is mullá (pronounced “MUL-aw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mullánna.
How do you pronounce mullá in Irish?
Mullá is said like “MUL-aw” (IPA /ˈmˠʊl̪ˠaː/).
What is the plural of mullah in Irish?
The plural of mullá is mullánna; with the article, na mullánna means “the mullahs”. The genitive plural is mullánna, as in cumhacht na mullánna (the power of the mullahs).
Why does mullá change to mhullá?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhullá. After ár (our) it stays ár mullá, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mullá' and 'imám'?
A 'mullá' is a cleric learned in Islamic law, while an 'imám' is specifically the person who leads prayers in a mosque, though one person can be both.
