HeyRuaHow to say “teaching” in Irish
- Irish:
- múineadh
- English:
- teaching, manners
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- múin, to teach (ag múineadh, teaching)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOO-nyuh” /ˈmˠuːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- múinte, an mhúinte (e.g. cúrsaí múinte, teaching matters)
What does “múineadh” mean?
“Múineadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- teaching
- The act of teaching or instructing someone; the verbal noun of the verb 'múin' (teach).Also: instruction, instructing, educating.
1 other meaning: manners
- 2manners
- Good manners or politeness in the way a person behaves.Also: good manners, courtesy, politeness, good breeding.
Other Irish words for teaching: teagasc (teaching), múinteoireacht (teaching)
“Múineadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, múineadh means teaching: it is the verbal noun of the verb múin (to teach). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Múineadh” with the article
Here is múineadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Múineadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using múineadh, the Irish word for teaching.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Teaching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teaching?
The Irish for teaching is múineadh (pronounced “MOO-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean manners.
How do you pronounce múineadh in Irish?
Múineadh is said like “MOO-nyuh” (IPA /ˈmˠuːnʲə/).
Does múineadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for múineadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does múineadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Múineadh can mean teaching or manners, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does múineadh change to mhúineadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhúineadh. After ár (our) it stays ár múineadh, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone has no manners?
Say 'Níl múineadh ar bith air' (he has no manners) or 'Níl múineadh uirthi' for a woman.
What is the difference between múineadh and foghlaim?
'Múineadh' is teaching, done by the teacher, while 'foghlaim' is learning, done by the student.
