Property in Irish (Maoin): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for property?

The Irish for property is maoin (pronounced “mween”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is maoine. Depending on context it can also mean wealth or funds.

Q: What is the plural of property in Irish?

The plural of maoin is maoine; with the article, na maoine means “the properties”. The genitive plural is maoine, as in clár na maoine (the value of the properties).

Q: Does maoin have more than one meaning?

Yes. Maoin can mean property, wealth or funds, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “property” in Irish

Irish:: maoin
English:: property, wealth, funds
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “mween” /mˠiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: maoine (properties)
Genitive singular:: maoine, na maoine (e.g. luach na maoine, the value of the property)
Genitive plural:: maoine, na maoine (e.g. clár na maoine, the value of the properties)

What does “maoin” mean?

“Maoin” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

property: Things that a person or organisation owns, such as land, buildings or goods.Also: assets, goods, possessions, estate.

2 other meanings: wealth or funds

2wealth: A large amount of money or valuable things; riches.Also: riches, fortune, treasure.
3funds: Money set aside or available for a purpose.Also: resources, means.

“Maoin” with the article

The plural of property in Irish is maoine. Here is maoin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhaoin

the property

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na maoine

the properties

Plural: no change after na

“Maoin” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using maoin, the Irish word for property.

Tá maoin mhór ag an bhfeirmeoir sin.

That farmer has a lot of property.

Fágadh an mhaoin go léir ag a mac.

All the property was left to his son.

Bhí sí ag lorg árachas maoine don teach.

She was looking for property insurance for the house.

Chaill sé a mhaoin ar fad sa chearrbhachas.

He lost his entire fortune gambling.

Tá maoin an chomhlachta ag fás gach bliain.

The company's assets are growing every year.

Is í an tsláinte an mhaoin is fearr.

Health is the greatest wealth.

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Property in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for property?

The Irish for property is maoin (pronounced “mween”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is maoine. Depending on context it can also mean wealth or funds.

How do you pronounce maoin in Irish?

Maoin is said like “mween” (IPA /mˠiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of property in Irish?

The plural of maoin is maoine; with the article, na maoine means “the properties”. The genitive plural is maoine, as in clár na maoine (the value of the properties).

Does maoin have more than one meaning?

Yes. Maoin can mean property, wealth or funds, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does maoin change to mhaoin?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaoin. After ár (our) it stays ár maoin, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between maoin and saibhreas?

Maoin stresses what you own, property or assets, while saibhreas means richness or wealth in general. Both can translate 'wealth', but legal 'property' is always maoin.

Is maoin related to maoiniú?

Yes, maoiniú means 'funding', from the verb maoinigh 'to fund', built on maoin in the sense of funds.

Property in Irish (Maoin): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage