HeyRuaHow to say “mystery” in Irish
- Irish:
- mistéir
- English:
- mystery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mish-TAY-ir” /mʲɪˈʃtʲeːrʲ/
- Plural:
- mistéirí (mysteries)
- Genitive singular:
- mistéire, na mistéire (e.g. réiteach na mistéire, the solution of the mystery)
- Genitive plural:
- mistéirí, na mistéirí (e.g. réiteach na mistéirí, the solving of the mysteries)
What does “mistéir” mean?
“Mistéir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mystery
- Something strange or hidden that is hard or impossible to understand or explain.Also: enigma, puzzle, secret.
1 other meaning:
- 2mystery
- A religious truth or sacred rite that cannot be fully understood by reason, such as a mystery of the rosary.Also: religious mystery, sacred mystery.
Other Irish words for mystery: rún (secret), rúndiamhair (mystery)
“Mistéir” with the article
The plural of mystery in Irish is mistéirí. Here is mistéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mistéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mistéir, the Irish word for mystery.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mystery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mystery?
The Irish for mystery is mistéir (pronounced “mish-TAY-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mistéirí.
How do you pronounce mistéir in Irish?
Mistéir is said like “mish-TAY-ir” (IPA /mʲɪˈʃtʲeːrʲ/).
What is the plural of mystery in Irish?
The plural of mistéir is mistéirí; with the article, na mistéirí means “the mysteries”. The genitive plural is mistéirí, as in réiteach na mistéirí (the solving of the mysteries).
Why does mistéir change to mhistéir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhistéir. After ár (our) it stays ár mistéir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mistéir and rúndiamhair?
Both mean mystery; rúndiamhair is the more native word, often used in religious contexts, while mistéir is common in everyday speech and for detective stories.
