An Mhí
feminine
Meath is translated into Irish as An Mhí. Wiktionary also lists Contae na Mí.
Meaning: county (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| An Mhí | feminine | |
| Contae na Mí | /kuːn̪ˠˈt̪ˠeː n̪ˠə mʲiː/ (Munster, word by word) | masculine |
The phrase refers to the county of Meath in Ireland.
Which one should you use?
An Mhí is the feminine form, while Contae na Mí is the masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
An Mhí is a feminine noun phrase. Contae na Mí is masculine.
Did you know?
- The name Mí comes from the Old Irish word Mide, which is derived from a root meaning 'middle'. This refers to the county's historical position as the center of Ireland.
- The word Mí is a homonym in Irish and also means 'month'. This comes from a completely different root related to the moon.
- The spelling change in An Mhí is a visual marker of lenition, which changes the sound of the consonant 'M' to a soft 'V' sound.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Cathal and Siobhán are discussing where to visit.
- CathalAn bhfuil tú ag dul go An Mhí?Are you going to Meath?
- SiobhánTá, tá mé ag dul go dtí An Mhí.Yes, I am going to Meath.
- CathalAn bhfuil do sheanmháthair i An Mhí?Is your grandmother in Meath?
- SiobhánTá, tá sí i An Mhí go deo.Yes, she is in Meath forever.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meath” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (contae, na, mí) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mí, an, contae, mí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
