míonna

míonna is the Irish word for months. It is the plural form of mí, which means "month." In modern Irish, míonna is used to refer to the months of the year as a group and can also denote a span of time measured in months.

Usage and context: The noun appears in calendars, time expressions, and general discussions of dates. It is used when speaking about more than one month, contrasted with the singular mí. When naming a particular month, speakers typically use a month name or a definite article along with the month, while míonna is used to refer to months collectively or to a duration expressed in months. Irish grammar may affect the form in connected phrases, especially with numerals and mutations, but míonna remains the standard plural when the concept of months is intended.

Etymology and related forms: The plural míonna is formed from the singular mí with the common Irish plural suffix -onna. This pattern appears in other feminine nouns in Irish. The word reflects the historical development of the language from Old Irish and is attested in modern Irish usage to denote multiple months.

See also: Irish language; months of the year in Irish; calendar.