How to Say “Wolves” in Irish

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mic tíre
The Irish word for wolves is mic tíre.
mic tíre refers to wild carnivorous mammals that live and hunt in packs.

Did you know?

  • The phrase mic tíre literally translates to 'sons of the territory'.
  • In some traditional Irish storytelling, the word for wolf is avoided or replaced with euphemisms to avoid attracting the animal's attention or inviting bad luck.
  • In some archaic Irish contexts, mac tíre was used as a metaphor for a wild or uncivilized man.

Examples in context

  • Chonaic mé mic tíre sa choill.
    I saw wolves in the wood.
  • Tá mic tíre ag teacht anseo.
    Wolves are coming here.

Example conversation

Niamh and Cathal are talking about wild animals in a nature documentary.

  1. Niamh

    Seo iad na mic tíre, a Chathail!
    Here are the wolves, Cathal!
  2. Cathal

    Tá siad go hálainn, a Niamh.
    They are beautiful, Niamh.
  3. Niamh

    An bhfuil siad ag seilg anois?
    Are they hunting now?
  4. Cathal

    Tá, tá siad ag obair le chéile.
    Yes, they are working together.
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