HeyRuaHow to say “urine” in Irish
- Irish:
- mún
- English:
- urine, urinating
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- mún, to urinate (ag mún, urinating)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “moon” /mˠuːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- múin, an mhúin (e.g. boladh an mhúin, the smell of urine)
What does “mún” mean?
“Mún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- urine
- The liquid waste that people and animals pass from the body.Also: piss, pee, wee.
1 other meaning: urinating
- 2urinating
- The act of passing urine; the verbal noun of the verb mún, to urinate.Also: urination, peeing, pissing.
“Mún” as a verbal noun
After ag, mún means urinating: it is the verbal noun of the verb mún (to urinate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Mún” with the article
Here is mún after the article (an t-alt).
“Mún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mún, the Irish word for urine.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Urine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for urine?
The Irish for urine is mún (pronounced “moon”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean urinating.
How do you pronounce mún in Irish?
Mún is said like “moon” (IPA /mˠuːnˠ/).
Does mún have a plural?
No plural form is given for mún in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mún can mean urine or urinating, depending on context; the first is the most common. Mún also has its own entry as a verb meaning to urinate.
Why does mún change to mhún?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhún. After ár (our) it stays ár mún, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mún and fual?
Both mean urine, but fual is the more formal or medical word, while mún is the everyday word and also the verbal noun, as in ag mún, urinating.
