HeyRuaHow to say “blame” in Irish
- Irish:
- milleán
- English:
- blame, reproach
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIL-awn” /ˈmʲɪlʲɑːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- milleáin, an mhilleáin (e.g. ceap milleáin, scapegoat)
What does “milleán” mean?
“Milleán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blame
- Responsibility for something bad or wrong that is put on a person.Also: fault, responsibility.
1 other meaning: reproach
- 2reproach
- Criticism or censure expressed towards someone for what they did.Also: censure, upbraiding, rebuke.
Other Irish words for blame: milleánaigh (blame)
“Milleán” with the article
Here is milleán after the article (an t-alt).
“Milleán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using milleán, the Irish word for blame.
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Blame in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blame?
The Irish for blame is milleán (pronounced “MIL-awn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean reproach.
How do you pronounce milleán in Irish?
Milleán is said like “MIL-awn” (IPA /ˈmʲɪlʲɑːnˠ/).
Does milleán have a plural?
No plural form is given for milleán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does milleán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Milleán can mean blame or reproach, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does milleán change to mhilleán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhilleán. After ár (our) it stays ár milleán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'to blame someone' in Irish?
Use 'an milleán a chur ar dhuine', e.g. 'Chuir sé an milleán orm' means 'He blamed me'.
How do I say someone is to blame?
Say 'Tá an milleán air', literally 'the blame is on him'.
