Satchel in Irish (Mealbhóg): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for satchel?

The Irish for satchel is mealbhóg (pronounced “MAL-uh-vohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mealbhóga. Depending on context it can also mean pod.

Q: What is the plural of satchel in Irish?

The plural of mealbhóg is mealbhóga; with the article, na mealbhóga means “the satchels”. The genitive plural is mealbhóg, as in praghas na mealbhóg (the price of the satchels).

Q: Does mealbhóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mealbhóg can mean satchel or pod, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “satchel” in Irish

Irish:: mealbhóg
English:: satchel, pod
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “MAL-uh-vohg” /ˈmʲalˠəwoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: mealbhóga (satchels)
Genitive singular:: mealbhóige, na mealbhóige (e.g. strapa na mealbhóige, the strap of the satchel)
Genitive plural:: mealbhóg, na mealbhóg (e.g. praghas na mealbhóg, the price of the satchels)

What does “mealbhóg” mean?

“Mealbhóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

satchel: A small bag or pouch, especially one carried over the shoulder, such as a school bag.Also: bag, pouch, wallet, school bag.

1 other meaning: pod

2pod: The seed case or husk of a plant such as a pea or bean.Also: husk, seed case.

Other Irish words for satchel: saitsil (satchel)

“Mealbhóg” with the article

The plural of satchel in Irish is mealbhóga. Here is mealbhóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhealbhóg

the satchel

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na mealbhóga

the satchels

Plural: no change after na

“Mealbhóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mealbhóg, the Irish word for satchel.

Chuir sí a leabhair isteach sa mhealbhóg.

She put her books into the satchel.

Tá mo mhealbhóg an-trom inniu.

My satchel is very heavy today.

Cheannaigh m'athair mealbhóg nua dom.

My father bought me a new satchel.

Bhí an mhealbhóg ar a dhroim aige.

He had the satchel on his back.

Bhris strapa na mealbhóige ar an mbealach abhaile.

The satchel strap broke on the way home.

Bhí na mealbhóga caite ar urlár an ranga.

The satchels were thrown on the classroom floor.

Tá lón agus leabhair i mo mhealbhóg.

There is lunch and books in my satchel.

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Satchel in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for satchel?

The Irish for satchel is mealbhóg (pronounced “MAL-uh-vohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mealbhóga. Depending on context it can also mean pod.

How do you pronounce mealbhóg in Irish?

Mealbhóg is said like “MAL-uh-vohg” (IPA /ˈmʲalˠəwoːɡ/).

What is the plural of satchel in Irish?

The plural of mealbhóg is mealbhóga; with the article, na mealbhóga means “the satchels”. The genitive plural is mealbhóg, as in praghas na mealbhóg (the price of the satchels).

Does mealbhóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mealbhóg can mean satchel or pod, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mealbhóg change to mhealbhóg?

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

Is 'mealbhóg' the same as 'mála'?

'Mála' is the general word for a bag; 'mealbhóg' is more specifically a satchel or pouch, and can also mean a pea pod.

Satchel in Irish (Mealbhóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage