HeyRuaHow to say “small livestock” in Irish
- Irish:
- mioneallach
- English:
- small livestock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-al-akh” /ˈmʲɪnʲal̪ˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- mioneallaigh, an mhioneallaigh (e.g. aonach an mhioneallaigh, the small livestock fair)
What does “mioneallach” mean?
- small livestock
- Small farm animals such as sheep, goats and pigs, as opposed to cattle and horses.Also: small stock, sheep and goats, small farm animals.
“Mioneallach” with the article
Here is mioneallach after the article (an t-alt).
an mioneallach
the small livestock
No change after an
“Mioneallach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mioneallach, the Irish word for small livestock.
Bhí mioneallach ar an bhfeirm sin riamh.
There were always small livestock on that farm.
Dhíol sé an mioneallach ar an aonach.
He sold the small livestock at the fair.
Tá praghas an mhioneallaigh ag ardú.
The price of small livestock is rising.
Coinníonn siad mioneallach agus eallach araon.
They keep both small livestock and cattle.
Thug an feirmeoir an mioneallach isteach don gheimhreadh.
The farmer brought the small livestock in for the winter.
Is caoirigh agus gabhair is mó atá sa mhioneallach.
The small livestock are mostly sheep and goats.
Bíonn aire an mhioneallaigh ar na páistí.
The children look after the small livestock.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Small livestock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small livestock?
The Irish for small livestock is mioneallach (pronounced “MIN-al-akh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mioneallach in Irish?
Mioneallach is said like “MIN-al-akh” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnʲal̪ˠəx/).
Does mioneallach have a plural?
No plural form is given for mioneallach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mioneallach change to mhioneallach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhioneallach. After ár (our) it stays ár mioneallach, because m does not take eclipsis.
How does 'mioneallach' differ from 'eallach'?
'Eallach' usually means cattle or livestock in general, while 'mioneallach' (from 'mion', small) refers to small stock such as sheep, goats and pigs.
