HeyRuaHow to say “top” in Irish
- Irish:
- mullach
- English:
- top, summit, crown of the head, ridge of roof
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUL-ukh” /ˈmˠʊl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- mullaí (tops)
- Genitive singular:
- mullaigh, an mhullaigh (e.g. barr an mhullaigh, the top of the summit)
- Genitive plural:
- mullaí, na mullaí (e.g. ainmneacha na mullaí, the names of the summits)
What does “mullach” mean?
“Mullach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- top
- The highest part or upper surface of something.Also: upper part, topmost part.
3 other meanings: summit or crown of the head or ridge of roof
- 2summit
- The top of a hill or mountain, or a raised piece of ground.Also: peak, hilltop, eminence.
- 3crown of the head
- The top part of a person's head.Also: crown, top of the head.
- 4ridge of roof
- The highest line along the top of a roof.Also: ridge, roof ridge, rooftop.
Other Irish words for top: barr (top), uachtar (top), dromchla (surface), buaic (peak)
“Mullach” with the article
The plural of top in Irish is mullaí. Here is mullach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mullach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mullach, the Irish word for top.
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Top in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for top?
The Irish for top is mullach (pronounced “MUL-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mullaí. Depending on context it can also mean summit or crown of the head or ridge of roof.
How do you pronounce mullach in Irish?
Mullach is said like “MUL-ukh” (IPA /ˈmˠʊl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of top in Irish?
The plural of mullach is mullaí; with the article, na mullaí means “the tops”. The genitive plural is mullaí, as in ainmneacha na mullaí (the names of the summits).
Does mullach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mullach can mean top, summit, crown of the head or ridge of roof, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mullach change to mhullach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhullach. After ár (our) it stays ár mullach, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mullach and barr?
Barr is the general word for the top or tip of anything, while mullach especially means the summit of a hill, crown of the head or ridge of a roof. Both can be used in 'barr an chnoic' and 'mullach an chnoic'.
What does 'sa mhullach ar' mean?
It means on top of or upon someone, often suddenly or oppressively, as in 'Tháinig siad sa mhullach orm' (they descended on me).
