HeyRuaHow to say “pride” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórtas
- English:
- pride, haughtiness, high spirits, swell
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-tuss” /ˈmˠoːɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mórtais, an mhórtais (e.g. údar mórtais, cause for pride)
What does “mórtas” mean?
“Mórtas” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pride
- A feeling of satisfaction and pride in yourself, your people or something you have done.Also: sense of pride, self-esteem.
3 other meanings: haughtiness or high spirits or swell
“Mórtas” with the article
Here is mórtas after the article (an t-alt).
“Mórtas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórtas, 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 mórtas (pronounced “MOHR-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean haughtiness or high spirits or swell.
How do you pronounce mórtas in Irish?
Mórtas is said like “MOHR-tuss” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does mórtas have a plural?
No plural form is given for mórtas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mórtas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mórtas can mean pride, haughtiness, high spirits or swell, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mórtas change to mhórtas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórtas. After ár (our) it stays ár mórtas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mórtas and bród?
Both mean pride; bród is the everyday word, while mórtas can lean towards boastfulness or exultation, as in mórtas cine.
How do I say I am proud of something?
Say 'Tá mórtas orm as' or more commonly 'Tá bród orm as', e.g. 'Tá mórtas orm as mo scoil'.
