HeyRuaHow to say “praise” in Irish
- Irish:
- moladh
- English:
- praise, suggestion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- mol, to praise (ag moladh, praising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MUL-oo” /ˈmˠɔl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- moltaí (praises)
- Genitive singular:
- molta, an mholta (e.g. focail mholta, words of praise)
- Genitive plural:
- moltaí, na moltaí (e.g. liosta na moltaí, the list of suggestions)
What does “moladh” mean?
“Moladh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- praise
- Words of approval or admiration for someone or something; also the verbal noun of the verb 'mol', to praise.Also: commendation, compliment, praising.
1 other meaning: suggestion
- 2suggestion
- An idea or proposal put forward for others to consider, as in recommending something.Also: recommendation, proposal, advice.
Other Irish words for praise: mol (praise), creidiúint (credit)
“Moladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, moladh means praising: it is the verbal noun of the verb mol (to praise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Moladh” with the article
The plural of praise in Irish is moltaí. Here is moladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Moladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moladh, the Irish word for praise.
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Praise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for praise?
The Irish for praise is moladh (pronounced “MUL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is moltaí. Depending on context it can also mean suggestion.
How do you pronounce moladh in Irish?
Moladh is said like “MUL-oo” (IPA /ˈmˠɔl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of praise in Irish?
The plural of moladh is moltaí; with the article, na moltaí means “the praises”. The genitive plural is moltaí, as in liosta na moltaí (the list of suggestions).
Does moladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Moladh can mean praise or suggestion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does moladh change to mholadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mholadh. After ár (our) it stays ár moladh, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'on the recommendation of someone' in Irish?
Use 'ar mholadh' with the genitive, for example 'ar mholadh an dochtúra', on the doctor's recommendation.
What is the opposite of 'moladh'?
The opposite of praise is 'cáineadh', criticism, from the verb 'cáin'.
