HeyRuaHow to say “bad temper” in Irish
- Irish:
- míchéadfa
- English:
- bad temper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-khay-duh” /ˈmʲiːˌxeːd̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- míchéadfa, na míchéadfa (e.g. taom míchéadfa, a fit of bad temper)
What does “míchéadfa” mean?
- bad temper
- A state of being annoyed, sulky or in a bad mood.Also: ill humour, annoyance, vexation, sulkiness.
Other Irish words for bad temper: drochthiompar (bad temper)
“Míchéadfa” with the article
Here is míchéadfa after the article (an t-alt).
“Míchéadfa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míchéadfa, the Irish word for bad temper.
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Bad temper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad temper?
The Irish for bad temper is míchéadfa (pronounced “MEE-khay-duh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce míchéadfa in Irish?
Míchéadfa is said like “MEE-khay-duh” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌxeːd̪ˠə/).
Does míchéadfa have a plural?
No plural form is given for míchéadfa in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míchéadfa change to mhíchéadfa?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíchéadfa. After ár (our) it stays ár míchéadfa, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone is in a bad mood using míchéadfa?
Use 'bí' with 'ar': 'Tá míchéadfa air' means he is in a bad mood, and 'cuir míchéadfa ar' means to annoy someone.
How is míchéadfa different from fearg?
'Fearg' is anger in general, while 'míchéadfa' is milder: a sulky, vexed or bad-tempered mood.
