Márta
/ˈmˠɑːɾˠt̪ˠə/masculine
The English word 'march' (referring to the month) is Márta in Irish.
Márta refers specifically to the third month of the Gregorian calendar. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmˠɑːɾˠt̪ˠə/
Did you know?
- The name Márta is a direct descendant of the Latin Mārtius, which was named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
- Unlike English, where 'March' is always capitalized, the word márta is written in lowercase unless it begins a sentence.
- The word Márta is one of many months in Irish that act as 'loanwords', meaning they entered the language from outside sources rather than being built from ancient Celtic roots.
Examples in context
- Bíonn sé ar an 17ú Márta.It's on the 17th of March.
- Bhí an aimsir go hálainn i mí an Mhárta.The weather was beautiful in March.
Example conversation
Aoife and Conor are discussing their holiday plans.
- AoifeNuair an bhfuil tú ag dul go Spáinn?When are you going to Spain?
- ConorTáim ag dul in Márta.I am going in March.
- AoifeAn bhfuil an aimsir go hálainn ansin?Is the weather beautiful there?
- ConorTá sé níos warmer ná anseo i Márta.It is warmer than here in March.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations and entries Márta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Márta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
