HeyRuaHow to say “multitude” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórshlua
- English:
- multitude
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-hloo-uh” /ˈmˠoːɾˌhl̪ˠuə/
- Plural:
- mórshluaite (multitudes)
- Genitive singular:
- mórshlua, an mhórshlua (e.g. glór an mhórshlua, the voice of the multitude)
- Genitive plural:
- mórshluaite, na mórshluaite (e.g. ag tarraingt mórshluaite, drawing huge crowds)
What does “mórshlua” mean?
- multitude
- A very large crowd or host of people gathered together.Also: great host, huge crowd, throng, mass of people.
Other Irish words for multitude: slua (crowd)
“Mórshlua” with the article
The plural of multitude in Irish is mórshluaite. Here is mórshlua after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mórshlua” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórshlua, the Irish word for multitude.
Other nouns in Irish
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Multitude in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multitude?
The Irish for multitude is mórshlua (pronounced “MOHR-hloo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórshluaite.
How do you pronounce mórshlua in Irish?
Mórshlua is said like “MOHR-hloo-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌhl̪ˠuə/).
What is the plural of multitude in Irish?
The plural of mórshlua is mórshluaite; with the article, na mórshluaite means “the multitudes”. The genitive plural is mórshluaite, as in ag tarraingt mórshluaite (drawing huge crowds).
Why does mórshlua change to mhórshlua?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórshlua. After ár (our) it stays ár mórshlua, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mórshlua' different from 'slua'?
'Slua' is the ordinary word for a crowd or host, while 'mórshlua' adds 'mór-' (great) and means a huge crowd or multitude, often in a more literary style.
