HeyRuaHow to say “confusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- mearbhall
- English:
- confusion, dizziness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-uh-vul” /ˈmʲaɾˠəwəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mearbhaill, an mhearbhaill (e.g. ag fulaingt mearbhaill, suffering from confusion)
What does “mearbhall” mean?
“Mearbhall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- confusion
- A state of being bewildered or unable to think clearly about something.Also: bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement.
1 other meaning: dizziness
- 2dizziness
- A feeling of giddiness or being dazed, as if your head is spinning.Also: giddiness, daze, light-headedness.
Other Irish words for confusion: anord (disorder)
“Mearbhall” with the article
Here is mearbhall after the article (an t-alt).
“Mearbhall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mearbhall, the Irish word for confusion.
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Confusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for confusion?
The Irish for confusion is mearbhall (pronounced “MAR-uh-vul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dizziness.
How do you pronounce mearbhall in Irish?
Mearbhall is said like “MAR-uh-vul” (IPA /ˈmʲaɾˠəwəl̪ˠ/).
Does mearbhall have a plural?
No plural form is given for mearbhall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mearbhall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mearbhall can mean confusion or dizziness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mearbhall change to mhearbhall?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhearbhall. After ár (our) it stays ár mearbhall, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I am confused' in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá mearbhall orm', literally 'confusion is on me'. To confuse someone is 'mearbhall a chur ar dhuine'.
What is the difference between mearbhall and meadhrán?
'Meadhrán' mainly means physical dizziness, while 'mearbhall' covers both mental confusion and giddiness.
