HeyRuaHow to say “sack” in Irish
- Irish:
- miach
- English:
- sack, bushel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “mee-akh” /mʲiəx/
- Plural:
- méich (sacks)
- Genitive singular:
- méich, an mhéich (e.g. béal an mhéich, mouth of the sack)
- Genitive plural:
- miach, na miach (e.g. lucht iompair na miach, the carriers of the sacks)
What does “miach” mean?
“Miach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sack
- A large sack or bag, especially one used for holding grain or meal.Also: bag, grain sack.
“Miach” with the article
The plural of sack in Irish is méich. Here is miach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Miach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miach, the Irish word for sack.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sack in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sack?
The Irish for sack is miach (pronounced “mee-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is méich. Depending on context it can also mean bushel.
How do you pronounce miach in Irish?
Miach is said like “mee-akh” (IPA /mʲiəx/).
What is the plural of sack in Irish?
The plural of miach is méich; with the article, na méich means “the sacks”. The genitive plural is miach, as in lucht iompair na miach (the carriers of the sacks).
Does miach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Miach can mean sack or bushel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does miach change to mhiach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiach. After ár (our) it stays ár miach, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between miach and mála?
Mála is the everyday word for any bag, while miach is a large sack, typically for grain, meal or potatoes.
