muc
/mˠuk/feminine
The Irish word for pig is muc.
The term refers to the mammal of the family Suidae.
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
muc is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mˠuk/
Did you know?
- In traditional Irish mythology, the muc is often associated with abundance and the otherworldly, appearing in tales where magical pigs lead heroes to hidden treasures.
- Historically, the ownership of a muc was a sign of wealth in Gaelic society, as they were more valuable than cattle in certain specific ritual contexts.
- Ancient Irish law tracts, such as the Brehon Laws, had incredibly specific rules for the valuation and ownership of a muc based on its breed and age.
Examples in context
- Ba mhaith liom muc a cheannach ón margadh.I would like to buy a pig from the market.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Conor are walking through a farm.
- SaoirseA chara, féach ar an muc!Friend, look at the pig!
- ConorTá an muc an-mór, a Saoirse.The pig is very big, Saoirse.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil muc eile anseo?Is there another pig here?
- ConorNíl, níl aon muc eile ann.No, there isn't any other pig.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pig” translations and entries muc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
