Contae na Mí
/kuːn̪ˠˈt̪ˠeː n̪ˠə mʲiː/word by word
The English phrase "county meath" is translated into Irish as Contae na Mí.
Contae na Mí is used to refer to the specific county located in the east of Ireland.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Contae (county), na (of the) and Mí (Meath).
How does it change in a sentence?
Contae is a masculine noun, and the phrase uses the genitive case na Mí to indicate possession or association.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuːn̪ˠˈt̪ˠeː n̪ˠə mʲiː/
Did you know?
- In ancient Irish tradition, the area of Mí was the location of the Hill of Tara, the symbolic heart of Ireland and the seat of its High Kings.
- The word Contae entered the Irish language via the Anglo-Normans, who brought the French term counté.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Contae na Mí in Éirinn?Is County Meath in Ireland?
- Tá mé ina chónaí i Contae na Mí.I live in County Meath.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing where they are going for the weekend.
- SiobhánCá bhfuil tú ag dul an weekend seo, a Chian?Where are you going this weekend, Cian?
- CianTáim ag dul go Contae na Mí.I am going to County Meath.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil tú ag tabhairt cuairt don teaghlach?Are you visiting the family?
- CianTá, tá mo sheanmhair ansin.Yes, my grandmother is there.
