HeyRuaHow to say “vow” in Irish
- Irish:
- móid
- English:
- vow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mohj” /mˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- móideanna (vows)
- Genitive singular:
- móide, na móide (e.g. briseadh na móide, breaking of the vow)
- Genitive plural:
- móideanna, na móideanna (e.g. athnuachan na móideanna, renewal of the vows)
What does “móid” mean?
- vow
- A solemn promise, especially one made to God or in a religious or formal setting.Also: solemn promise, pledge, oath.
Other Irish words for vow: mionn (oath)
“Móid” with the article
The plural of vow in Irish is móideanna. Here is móid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Móid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using móid, the Irish word for vow.
Other nouns in Irish
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Vow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vow?
The Irish for vow is móid (pronounced “mohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is móideanna.
How do you pronounce móid in Irish?
Móid is said like “mohj” (IPA /mˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of vow in Irish?
The plural of móid is móideanna; with the article, na móideanna means “the vows”. The genitive plural is móideanna, as in athnuachan na móideanna (renewal of the vows).
Why does móid change to mhóid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhóid. After ár (our) it stays ár móid, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'móid' and 'mionn'?
'Móid' is a solemn vow or promise, often religious, while 'mionn' is an oath, as sworn in court, and can also mean a curse.
