HeyRuaHow to say “trifle” in Irish
- Irish:
- mionrud
- English:
- trifle, knick-knack
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-rud” /ˈmʲɪnˌrˠʊd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- mionrudaí (trifles)
- Genitive singular:
- mionruda, an mhionruda (e.g. tábhacht an mhionruda, the importance of the small thing)
- Genitive plural:
- mionrudaí, na mionrudaí (e.g. tábhacht na mionrudaí, the importance of little things)
What does “mionrud” mean?
“Mionrud” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trifle
- A small or unimportant thing, a minor matter or detail.Also: small thing, minor matter, detail, trivial thing.
1 other meaning: knick-knack
- 2knick-knack
- A small object or odd item, such as a little ornament or bit of something.Also: odds and ends, small item, bits and pieces.
Other Irish words for trifle: traidhfil (trifle)
“Mionrud” with the article
The plural of trifle in Irish is mionrudaí. Here is mionrud after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mionrud” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mionrud, the Irish word for trifle.
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Trifle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trifle?
The Irish for trifle is mionrud (pronounced “MIN-rud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mionrudaí. Depending on context it can also mean knick-knack.
How do you pronounce mionrud in Irish?
Mionrud is said like “MIN-rud” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnˌrˠʊd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of trifle in Irish?
The plural of mionrud is mionrudaí; with the article, na mionrudaí means “the trifles”. The genitive plural is mionrudaí, as in tábhacht na mionrudaí (the importance of little things).
Does mionrud have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mionrud can mean trifle or knick-knack, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mionrud change to mhionrud?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhionrud. After ár (our) it stays ár mionrud, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mionrud' different from 'mionsonra'?
'Mionrud' is a small thing or trifle in general, while 'mionsonra' means a fine detail, especially in information or a description.
