HeyRuaHow to say “bad advice” in Irish
- Irish:
- míchomhairle
- English:
- bad advice, mischief
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-khoh-ur-lyuh” /ˈmʲiːxoːɾˠlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- míchomhairle, na míchomhairle (e.g. toradh na míchomhairle, the result of the bad advice)
What does “míchomhairle” mean?
“Míchomhairle” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad advice
- Advice that is wrong or harmful, or counsel that leads someone astray.Also: ill advice, wrong counsel, misguidance.
1 other meaning: mischief
- 2mischief
- Mischievous or unruly behaviour, especially by children.Also: naughtiness, unruliness, misbehaviour.
“Míchomhairle” with the article
Here is míchomhairle after the article (an t-alt).
“Míchomhairle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míchomhairle, the Irish word for bad advice.
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Bad advice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad advice?
The Irish for bad advice is míchomhairle (pronounced “MEE-khoh-ur-lyuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mischief.
How do you pronounce míchomhairle in Irish?
Míchomhairle is said like “MEE-khoh-ur-lyuh” (IPA /ˈmʲiːxoːɾˠlʲə/).
Does míchomhairle have a plural?
No plural form is given for míchomhairle in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does míchomhairle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Míchomhairle can mean bad advice or mischief, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does míchomhairle change to mhíchomhairle?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíchomhairle. After ár (our) it stays ár míchomhairle, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is míchomhairle related to comhairle?
It is comhairle 'advice' with the negative prefix mí-, so it means 'bad advice', and by extension 'mischief', as in ag déanamh míchomhairle.
