HeyRuaHow to say “reminder” in Irish
- Irish:
- meabhrú
- English:
- reminder, recollection, reflection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- meabhraigh, to remind (ag meabhrú, reminding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MYOW-roo” /ˈmʲaurˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- meabhraithe, an mheabhraithe (e.g. fáth an mheabhraithe, the reason for the reminder)
What does “meabhrú” mean?
“Meabhrú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reminder
- Something said or done that makes a person remember something; verbal noun of the verb meabhraigh.Also: reminding, remembering.
2 other meanings: recollection or reflection
- 2recollection
- The act of calling something to mind or keeping it in memory.Also: recalling, memorising.
- 3reflection
- The act of thinking carefully about something, pondering or considering it.Also: pondering, consideration, contemplation.
“Meabhrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, meabhrú means reminding: it is the verbal noun of the verb meabhraigh (to remind). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Meabhrú” with the article
Here is meabhrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Meabhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meabhrú, the Irish word for reminder.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reminder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reminder?
The Irish for reminder is meabhrú (pronounced “MYOW-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean recollection or reflection.
How do you pronounce meabhrú in Irish?
Meabhrú is said like “MYOW-roo” (IPA /ˈmʲaurˠuː/).
Does meabhrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for meabhrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does meabhrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meabhrú can mean reminder, recollection or reflection, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meabhrú change to mheabhrú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheabhrú. After ár (our) it stays ár meabhrú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meabhrú' related to 'meabhair'?
'Meabhrú' is the verbal noun of 'meabhraigh', which comes from 'meabhair' (mind, memory), so it means bringing something to mind, a reminder or reflection.
What is the difference between 'meabhrú' and 'cuimhne'?
'Cuimhne' is memory itself, while 'meabhrú' is the act of reminding or recalling, as in 'meabhrú a thabhairt do dhuine' (to remind someone).
