HeyRuaHow to say “procession” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórshiúl
- English:
- procession
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-hyool” /ˈmˠoːɾˌhuːlˠ/
- Plural:
- mórshiúlta (processions)
- Genitive singular:
- mórshiúil, an mhórshiúil (e.g. tosach an mhórshiúil, the front of the procession)
- Genitive plural:
- mórshiúlta, na mórshiúlta (e.g. bealach na mórshiúlta, the route of the processions)
What does “mórshiúl” mean?
- procession
- A group of people moving along together in an orderly line, often as part of a ceremony, celebration or protest.Also: parade, march, demonstration march.
Other Irish words for procession: paráid (parade)
“Mórshiúl” with the article
The plural of procession in Irish is mórshiúlta. Here is mórshiúl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mórshiúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórshiúl, the Irish word for procession.
Other nouns in Irish
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Procession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for procession?
The Irish for procession is mórshiúl (pronounced “MOHR-hyool”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mórshiúlta.
How do you pronounce mórshiúl in Irish?
Mórshiúl is said like “MOHR-hyool” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌhuːlˠ/).
What is the plural of procession in Irish?
The plural of mórshiúl is mórshiúlta; with the article, na mórshiúlta means “the processions”. The genitive plural is mórshiúlta, as in bealach na mórshiúlta (the route of the processions).
Why does mórshiúl change to mhórshiúl?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórshiúl. After ár (our) it stays ár mórshiúl, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mórshiúl' and 'paráid'?
'Mórshiúl' is the traditional word for any procession or march, while 'paráid' is used especially for a showy parade; both are heard for the Saint Patrick's Day parade.
