HeyRuaHow to say “sweetness” in Irish
- Irish:
- milseacht
- English:
- sweetness, blandness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIL-shukht” /ˈmʲɪlʲʃəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- milseachta, na milseachta (e.g. blas milseachta, a sweet taste)
What does “milseacht” mean?
“Milseacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sweetness
- The quality of tasting or being sweet.Also: sweet taste, sugariness.
1 other meaning: blandness
- 2blandness
- Smooth, pleasing or flattering manner of speech.Also: smoothness, flattery, sweet talk.
Other Irish words for sweetness: binneas (sweetness)
“Milseacht” with the article
Here is milseacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Milseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using milseacht, the Irish word for sweetness.
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Sweetness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sweetness?
The Irish for sweetness is milseacht (pronounced “MIL-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean blandness.
How do you pronounce milseacht in Irish?
Milseacht is said like “MIL-shukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪlʲʃəxt̪/).
Does milseacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for milseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does milseacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Milseacht can mean sweetness or blandness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does milseacht change to mhilseacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhilseacht. After ár (our) it stays ár milseacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between milseacht and milseán?
Milseacht is the abstract quality of sweetness, while milseán is a sweet or piece of candy.
How do you describe a sweet voice or sound?
For sound, binneas is often preferred (binneas a glóir), though milseacht can also be used.
