HeyRuaHow to say “necklace” in Irish
- Irish:
- muince
- English:
- necklace, collar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MWING-kyuh” /ˈmˠɪɲcə/
- Plural:
- muincí (necklaces)
- Genitive singular:
- muince, na muince (e.g. slabhra na muince, the chain of the necklace)
- Genitive plural:
- muincí, na muincí (e.g. bosca na muincí, the necklace box)
What does “muince” mean?
“Muince” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- necklace
- A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck.Also: necklet, chain, beads.
1 other meaning: collar
- 2collar
- A band or ring worn around the neck, for example a collar on an animal.Also: neckband, torc.
“Muince” with the article
The plural of necklace in Irish is muincí. Here is muince after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Muince” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using muince, the Irish word for necklace.
Other nouns in Irish
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Necklace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for necklace?
The Irish for necklace is muince (pronounced “MWING-kyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is muincí. Depending on context it can also mean collar.
How do you pronounce muince in Irish?
Muince is said like “MWING-kyuh” (IPA /ˈmˠɪɲcə/).
What is the plural of necklace in Irish?
The plural of muince is muincí; with the article, na muincí means “the necklaces”. The genitive plural is muincí, as in bosca na muincí (the necklace box).
Does muince have more than one meaning?
Yes. Muince can mean necklace or collar, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does muince change to mhuince?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuince. After ár (our) it stays ár muince, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'muince' related to 'muineál'?
Both come from the old word for neck: 'muineál' is the neck itself, while 'muince' is something worn around it, such as a necklace or collar.
