Abuse in Irish (Maslúchán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for abuse?

The Irish for abuse is maslúchán (pronounced “MAS-loo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean strain.

Q: Does maslúchán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Maslúchán can mean abuse or strain, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “abuse” in Irish

Irish:: maslúchán
English:: abuse, strain
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “MAS-loo-khawn” /ˈmˠasˠl̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: maslúcháin, an mhaslúcháin (e.g. lucht an mhaslúcháin, the people doing the abusing)

What does “maslúchán” mean?

“Maslúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

abuse: Insulting or offensive language directed at someone; the verbal noun of maslaigh, to insult or abuse.Also: insulting, vituperation, reviling, insult.

1 other meaning: strain

2strain: The act of overtaxing or straining someone or something, especially with heavy work.Also: overtaxing, overworking, hard usage.

Other Irish words for abuse: masla (insult), íde (ill-treatment), drochíde (ill-treatment)

“Maslúchán” with the article

Here is maslúchán after the article (an t-alt).

an maslúchán

the abuse

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“Maslúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using maslúchán, the Irish word for abuse.

Ní ghlacfaidh mé le maslúchán den sórt sin.

I won't accept abuse like that.

Bhí an maslúchán ag dul ar aghaidh ar feadh na hoíche.

The insulting went on all night.

Chuir an maslúchán isteach go mór uirthi.

The abuse upset her greatly.

Thug sé maslúchán don réiteoir.

He hurled abuse at the referee.

Ní raibh aon ghá leis an maslúchán sin.

There was no need for that abuse.

Is beag nach ndearna an maslúchán dochar don chapall.

The overworking nearly harmed the horse.

Tá a dhóthain maslúcháin faighte aige ón lucht féachana.

He has had enough abuse from the spectators.

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Abuse in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for abuse?

The Irish for abuse is maslúchán (pronounced “MAS-loo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean strain.

How do you pronounce maslúchán in Irish?

Maslúchán is said like “MAS-loo-khawn” (IPA /ˈmˠasˠl̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/).

Does maslúchán have a plural?

No plural form is given for maslúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does maslúchán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Maslúchán can mean abuse or strain, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does maslúchán change to mhaslúchán?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaslúchán. After ár (our) it stays ár maslúchán, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between maslúchán and masla?

Masla is an insult or affront, a single offensive remark, while maslúchán is the ongoing act of insulting or abusing, the verbal noun of maslaigh.

Abuse in Irish (Maslúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage