HeyRuaHow to say “pride” in Irish
- Irish:
- móráil
- English:
- pride, boastfulness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOH-rawl” /ˈmˠoːɾˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- mórála, na mórála (e.g. lán mórála, full of pride)
What does “móráil” mean?
“Móráil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pride
- A feeling of being proud or pleased about something, sometimes in a vain or boastful way.Also: vanity, conceit, boastfulness.
“Móráil” with the article
Here is móráil after the article (an t-alt).
“Móráil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using móráil, the Irish word for pride.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pride in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pride?
The Irish for pride is móráil (pronounced “MOH-rawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean boastfulness.
How do you pronounce móráil in Irish?
Móráil is said like “MOH-rawl” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠaːlʲ/).
Does móráil have a plural?
No plural form is given for móráil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does móráil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Móráil can mean pride or boastfulness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does móráil change to mhóráil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhóráil. After ár (our) it stays ár móráil, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'móráil' different from 'bród'?
'Bród' is the general word for pride, often positive, while 'móráil' leans towards vanity or boastful pride, as in 'tá móráil air'.
