magnóilia
feminine
The English word magnolia is magnóilia in Irish.
The word refers to the flower.
Meaning: flower (noun)
Did you know?
- The Irish language uses a system called initial mutation, meaning the first letter of magnóilia could change depending on the word that comes before it.
- The term magnóilia is used universally across all Irish dialects, from Munster to Donegal, because it is a modern loan.
- Unlike English, where 'magnolia' can refer to both the tree and the flower, Irish users often specify crann for 'tree' to avoid ambiguity.
Examples in context
- Tá an magnóilia sa ghaird.The magnolia is in the garden.
- Is maith liom an magnóilia.I like the magnolia.
Example conversation
Siobhán and Conor are walking through a park.
- SiobhánSeo mór an magnóilia, a Chonaire!This is a big magnolia, Conor!
- ConorTá an magnóilia go hálainn.The magnolia is lovely.
- SiobhánIs maith liom an dath.I like the color.
- ConorTá mé ag aontu anocht.I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magnolia” translations and entries magnóilia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
