Aillte an Mhothair
Aillte an Mhothair is the Irish phrase for the Cliffs of Moher.
This phrase refers to the famous set of sea cliffs located on the west coast of Ireland.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Aillte is the plural form of aill, meaning cliff.
Did you know?
- While the English name is often thought to refer to a person named 'Moher', the Irish name Aillte an Mhothair likely stems from an older word for a 'promontory' or 'great fort'.
- In Irish, the name Aillte an Mhothair triggers a grammatical process called lenition, where the letter 'm' in mothair gets a 'h' added to it. This softens the sound of the consonant to signify a specific grammatical relationship.
- The cliffs are so iconic in Irish culture that they have appeared as a backdrop in major films like 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', though the film used a mix of real footage and CGI to enhance the scale.
Examples in context
- Bhíomar ar siúl ar Aillte Mhoher.We were walking on the Cliffs of Moher.
- Tá Aillte an Mhothair go hálainn.The Cliffs of Moher are beautiful.
- Chonaic mé Aillte an Mhothair inné.I saw the Cliffs of Moher yesterday.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Conor are planning a trip around Ireland.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil tú ag iarraidh Aillte an Mhothair a fheicáil?Do you want to see the Cliffs of Moher?
- ConorBa mhaith liom, tá siad go hálainn.I would, they are beautiful.
- SaoirseBeidh muid in Aillte an Mhothair anocht.We will be at the Cliffs of Moher tonight.
- ConorGo hiontach, Saoirse!Great, Saoirse!
