HeyRuaHow to say “rosemary” in Irish
- Irish:
- marós
- English:
- rosemary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “muh-ROHS” /mˠəˈɾˠoːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- maróis, an mharóis (e.g. boladh an mharóis, the smell of the rosemary)
What does “marós” mean?
- rosemary
- A fragrant evergreen herb with needle-like leaves, used in cooking and for its scent.Also: rosemary herb, rosemary plant.
“Marós” with the article
Here is marós after the article (an t-alt).
an marós
the rosemary
No change after an
“Marós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marós, the Irish word for rosemary.
Cuir marós leis an uaineoil.
Add rosemary to the lamb.
Tá an marós ag fás go maith sa ghairdín.
The rosemary is growing well in the garden.
Is breá liom boladh an mharóis.
I love the smell of rosemary.
Tá marós úr agam sa chistin.
I have fresh rosemary in the kitchen.
Bhain mé craobh mharóis don dinnéar.
I cut a sprig of rosemary for dinner.
Róstaigh na prátaí le hola agus marós.
Roast the potatoes with oil and rosemary.
Tá mo mharós sa phota ar an bhfuinneog.
My rosemary is in the pot on the window.
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Rosemary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rosemary?
The Irish for rosemary is marós (pronounced “muh-ROHS”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce marós in Irish?
Marós is said like “muh-ROHS” (IPA /mˠəˈɾˠoːsˠ/).
Does marós have a plural?
No plural form is given for marós in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does marós change to mharós?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharós. After ár (our) it stays ár marós, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'marós' related to the English word 'rosemary'?
Yes, 'marós' comes from the Latin 'ros marinus', the same source as English 'rosemary', with the parts reversed in form.
