HeyRuaHow to say “Munsterman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Muimhneach
- English:
- Munsterman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEEN-yukh” /ˈmˠiːnʲəx/
- Plural:
- Muimhnigh (Munstermen)
- Genitive singular:
- Muimhnigh, an Mhuimhnigh (e.g. teach an Mhuimhnigh, the Munsterman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Muimhneach, na Muimhneach (e.g. canúint na Muimhneach, the dialect of the Munster people)
What does “Muimhneach” mean?
- Munsterman
- A man or person who is a native or inhabitant of Munster, the southern province of Ireland.Also: Munster person, native of Munster, munsterwoman.
“Muimhneach” with the article
The plural of Munsterman in Irish is Muimhnigh. Here is Muimhneach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Muimhneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Muimhneach, the Irish word for Munsterman.
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Munsterman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Munsterman?
The Irish for Munsterman is Muimhneach (pronounced “MEEN-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Muimhnigh.
How do you pronounce Muimhneach in Irish?
Muimhneach is said like “MEEN-yukh” (IPA /ˈmˠiːnʲəx/).
What is the plural of Munsterman in Irish?
The plural of Muimhneach is Muimhnigh; with the article, na Muimhnigh means “the Munstermen”. The genitive plural is Muimhneach, as in canúint na Muimhneach (the dialect of the Munster people).
Does Muimhneach have more than one meaning?
Muimhneach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Munster.
Why does Muimhneach change to Mhuimhneach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Mhuimhneach. After ár (our) it stays ár Muimhneach, because m does not take eclipsis.
What are the words for people from the other provinces?
A Connacht person is Connachtach, an Ulster person is Ultach and a Leinster person is Laighneach; Munster itself is an Mhumhain.
