HeyRuaHow to say “ostentation” in Irish
- Irish:
- mustar
- English:
- ostentation, swagger, muster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUS-tur” /ˈmˠʊsˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- mustair (ostentations)
- Genitive singular:
- mustair, an mhustair (e.g. lucht an mhustair, the show-offs)
- Genitive plural:
- mustar, na mustar (e.g. lucht na mustar, the show-offs)
What does “mustar” mean?
“Mustar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ostentation
- A showy display meant to impress others, often with self-importance.Also: display, show, pomp, flashiness.
2 other meanings: swagger or muster
- 2swagger
- An arrogant, self-important manner or bearing.Also: arrogance, self-importance, conceit.
- 3muster
- An assembly of people, especially troops, gathered for inspection or roll call.Also: assembly, roll call.
“Mustar” with the article
The plural of ostentation in Irish is mustair. Here is mustar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mustar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mustar, the Irish word for ostentation.
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Ostentation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ostentation?
The Irish for ostentation is mustar (pronounced “MUS-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mustair. Depending on context it can also mean swagger or muster.
How do you pronounce mustar in Irish?
Mustar is said like “MUS-tur” (IPA /ˈmˠʊsˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of ostentation in Irish?
The plural of mustar is mustair; with the article, na mustair means “the ostentations”. The genitive plural is mustar, as in lucht na mustar (the show-offs).
Does mustar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mustar can mean ostentation, swagger or muster, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mustar change to mhustar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhustar. After ár (our) it stays ár mustar, because m does not take eclipsis.
What does 'mustar gan ghustal' mean?
It describes someone who puts on airs without the means to back them up, roughly 'all show and no substance'.
How do I say someone is showing off?
Use 'tá mustar air', literally 'there is swagger on him'.
