HeyRuaHow to say “seasickness” in Irish
- Irish:
- muirghalar
- English:
- seasickness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MWIR-ghol-ur” /ˈmˠɪɾʲˌɣalˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- muirghalair, an mhuirghalair (e.g. leigheas an mhuirghalair, the cure for seasickness)
What does “muirghalar” mean?
- seasickness
- The sick, dizzy feeling some people get when travelling on a boat at sea.Also: sea sickness, nausea at sea, motion sickness.
“Muirghalar” with the article
Here is muirghalar after the article (an t-alt).
an muirghalar
the seasickness
No change after an
“Muirghalar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using muirghalar, the Irish word for seasickness.
Bhí muirghalar orm ar an mbád inné.
I was seasick on the boat yesterday.
Tagann an muirghalar air i gcónaí ar an bhfarraige.
He always gets seasick at sea.
Ar ghlac tú piolla in aghaidh an mhuirghalair?
Did you take a pill for seasickness?
Níor bhuail muirghalar riamh í.
She has never suffered from seasickness.
Bíonn eagla orm roimh an muirghalar ar an mbád farantóireachta.
I'm afraid of getting seasick on the ferry.
Tá comharthaí an mhuirghalair le feiceáil air.
You can see the signs of seasickness on him.
Cuireann farraige gharbh muirghalar ar go leor daoine.
A rough sea makes a lot of people seasick.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Seasickness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seasickness?
The Irish for seasickness is muirghalar (pronounced “MWIR-ghol-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce muirghalar in Irish?
Muirghalar is said like “MWIR-ghol-ur” (IPA /ˈmˠɪɾʲˌɣalˠəɾˠ/).
Does muirghalar have a plural?
No plural form is given for muirghalar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does muirghalar change to mhuirghalar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuirghalar. After ár (our) it stays ár muirghalar, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I am seasick' in Irish?
Say 'Tá muirghalar orm', using 'ar' as with other illnesses.
Is there another word for seasickness?
Yes, 'tinneas farraige' is also used, but 'muirghalar' is the standard dictionary term.
