méithe

Irish

Pronunciation

• (Ulster) IPA^(key): /ˈmʲeːçə/, [ˈmeiçɪ]

Etymology 1

From Old Irish méithe. By surface analysis, méith +‎ -e.

Noun

méithe f (genitive singular méithe)

1. richness, fatness

Declension

Declension of méithe (fourth declension, no plural)

bare forms case singular nominative méithe vocative a mhéithe genitive méithe dative méithe forms with the definite article case singular nominative an mhéithe genitive na méithe dative leis an méithe don mhéithe

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

méithe

1. inflection of méith:
   1. feminine genitive singular
   2. nominative/vocative/strong genitive/dative plural
   3. comparative degree

Mutation

Mutated forms of méithe

radical	lenition	eclipsis
méithe	mhéithe	not applicable

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Modern Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.