HeyRuaHow to say “small change” in Irish
- Irish:
- mionairgead
- English:
- small change, petty cash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-ar-ig-ad” /ˈmʲɪnˌaɾʲəɡʲəd̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mionairgid, an mhionairgid (e.g. cuntas an mhionairgid, the petty cash account)
What does “mionairgead” mean?
“Mionairgead” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small change
- Coins or money in small denominations, as opposed to notes or large sums.Also: change, loose change, coins.
1 other meaning: petty cash
- 2petty cash
- A small amount of money kept for minor everyday expenses, especially in an office.Also: float, cash.
Other Irish words for small change: sóinseáil (change)
“Mionairgead” with the article
Here is mionairgead after the article (an t-alt).
“Mionairgead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mionairgead, the Irish word for small change.
Other nouns in Irish
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Small change in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small change?
The Irish for small change is mionairgead (pronounced “MIN-ar-ig-ad”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean petty cash.
How do you pronounce mionairgead in Irish?
Mionairgead is said like “MIN-ar-ig-ad” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnˌaɾʲəɡʲəd̪ˠ/).
Does mionairgead have a plural?
No plural form is given for mionairgead in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mionairgead have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mionairgead can mean small change or petty cash, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mionairgead change to mhionairgead?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhionairgead. After ár (our) it stays ár mionairgead, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mionairgead and sóinseáil?
Mionairgead is small coins or petty cash in general, while sóinseáil (or briseadh) is the change you get back after paying.
