Molly
In Irish, the English word 'molly' (the fish) is translated as Molly.
The word refers to the fish known in English as a molly.
Meaning: fish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Ulster and Connacht, Molly is translated as Móirín.
Did you know?
- The alternative term Móirín is actually a diminutive of the name Máire, which is the Irish form of 'Mary'.
- The Irish word Molly for the fish is an adoption of the English name, rather than a translation from an ancient Gaelic word.
- Because Molly is a borrowed English name, it is often treated as a foreign noun in Irish grammar and may not follow typical Gaelic declension rules.
Examples in context
- A Mhaoil Mhuire, an bhféadfá an leabhar a thabhairt dom, más é do thoil é?Maol Muire, could you pass me the book, please?
Example conversation
Saoirse and Cian are at a pet store.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil Molly agat, a Chian?Do you have a fish, Cian?
- CianNíl Molly agam fós.I don't have a fish yet.
- SaoirseIs iontach an Molly é seo.This fish is wonderful.
- CianTógfaidh mé an Molly sin.I will take that fish.
