HeyRuaHow to say “sultriness” in Irish
- Irish:
- meirbhe
- English:
- sultriness, languor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MER-ih-vyuh” /ˈmʲɛɾʲəvʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- meirbhe, na meirbhe (e.g. brú na meirbhe, the oppressiveness of the sultry heat)
What does “meirbhe” mean?
“Meirbhe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sultriness
- Close, heavy, warm weather or air that makes you feel weak and tired.Also: closeness, humidity, muggy weather, oppressiveness.
1 other meaning: languor
- 2languor
- A feeling of weakness, faintness or lethargy, especially caused by heat.Also: faintness, weakness, lethargy.
Other Irish words for sultriness: brothall (heat)
“Meirbhe” with the article
Here is meirbhe after the article (an t-alt).
“Meirbhe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meirbhe, the Irish word for sultriness.
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Sultriness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sultriness?
The Irish for sultriness is meirbhe (pronounced “MER-ih-vyuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean languor.
How do you pronounce meirbhe in Irish?
Meirbhe is said like “MER-ih-vyuh” (IPA /ˈmʲɛɾʲəvʲə/).
Does meirbhe have a plural?
No plural form is given for meirbhe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does meirbhe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meirbhe can mean sultriness or languor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meirbhe change to mheirbhe?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheirbhe. After ár (our) it stays ár meirbhe, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'meirbhe' and 'brothall'?
'Brothall' is warm, sultry heat, while 'meirbhe' stresses the closeness and the weak, languid feeling it causes. The adjective 'meirbh' means close or sultry: 'tá sé meirbh inniu'.
