HeyRuaHow to say “ore” in Irish
- Irish:
- mianach
- English:
- ore, mine, material
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-uh-nukh” /ˈmʲiən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- mianaigh (ores)
- Genitive singular:
- mianaigh, an mhianaigh (e.g. cáilíocht an mhianaigh, the quality of the ore)
- Genitive plural:
- mianach, na mianach (e.g. luach na mianach, the value of the ores)
What does “mianach” mean?
“Mianach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ore
- Rock or earth from which a metal or mineral can be extracted.Also: mineral, mineral deposit.
3 other meanings: mine or material
- 2mine
- A place dug in the ground where coal, metal or minerals are extracted.Also: pit, colliery.
- 3mine
- An explosive device hidden in the ground or in the sea.Also: landmine, explosive mine.
- 4material
- The stuff something is made of, or the natural quality or makings of a person.Also: stuff, substance, quality, makings.
“Mianach” with the article
The plural of ore in Irish is mianaigh. Here is mianach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mianach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mianach, the Irish word for ore.
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Ore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ore?
The Irish for ore is mianach (pronounced “MEE-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mianaigh. Depending on context it can also mean mine or material.
How do you pronounce mianach in Irish?
Mianach is said like “MEE-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈmʲiən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of ore in Irish?
The plural of mianach is mianaigh; with the article, na mianaigh means “the ores”. The genitive plural is mianach, as in luach na mianach (the value of the ores).
Does mianach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mianach can mean ore, mine or material, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mianach change to mhianach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhianach. After ár (our) it stays ár mianach, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone has the makings of something?
Use 'mianach' with 'tá ... ann': 'Tá mianach an mhúinteora inti' means 'She has the makings of a teacher.'
What is the word for a miner?
A miner is 'mianadóir', and mining is 'mianadóireacht'.
