HeyRuaHow to say “she-goat” in Irish
- Irish:
- minseach
- English:
- she-goat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-shukh” /ˈmʲɪnʲʃəx/
- Plural:
- minseacha (she-goats)
- Genitive singular:
- minsí, na minsí (e.g. bainne na minsí, the she-goat's milk)
- Genitive plural:
- minseach, na minseach (e.g. tréad na minseach, the herd of the she-goats)
What does “minseach” mean?
- she-goat
- A female goat, often one kept for milk.Also: nanny goat, female goat, goat.
“Minseach” with the article
The plural of she-goat in Irish is minseacha. Here is minseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Minseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using minseach, the Irish word for she-goat.
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She-goat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for she-goat?
The Irish for she-goat is minseach (pronounced “MIN-shukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is minseacha.
How do you pronounce minseach in Irish?
Minseach is said like “MIN-shukh” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnʲʃəx/).
What is the plural of she-goat in Irish?
The plural of minseach is minseacha; with the article, na minseacha means “the she-goats”. The genitive plural is minseach, as in tréad na minseach (the herd of the she-goats).
Why does minseach change to mhinseach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhinseach. After ár (our) it stays ár minseach, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'minseach' and 'gabhar'?
'Gabhar' is the general word for a goat, while 'minseach' specifically means a female goat; a male goat is 'pocán'.
