Màiri
Scottish Gaelic
editEtymology
editFrom Mary.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈmaːɾʲɪ/
- (Lewis, South Uist) IPA(key): [ˈmaːðɪ]
- (Tiree) IPA(key): [ˈmɛːjɪ]
- (Argyll) IPA(key): [ˈmɛːɾɪ]
Proper noun
editMàiri f (genitive Màiri, vocative a Mhàiri)
- a female given name, equivalent to English Mary
Usage notes
edit- Both these words are translated into English as Mary, but Màiri is used as a given name, while Moire is reserved for the mother of Jesus Christ.
Derived terms
edit- Màiri bheag an airgid (“little finger, pinkie”)
- Màiri fhada (“a woman's middle finger”)
Related terms
editMutation
editScottish Gaelic mutation | |
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Radical | Lenition |
Màiri | Mhàiri |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |