HeyRuaHow to say “contempt” in Irish
- Irish:
- dímheas
- English:
- contempt, disparagement, depreciation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-vass” /ˈdʲiːvʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- dímheasa, an dímheasa (e.g. comhartha dímheasa, a sign of contempt)
What does “dímheas” mean?
“Dímheas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contempt
- A feeling or attitude of disrespect or scorn towards someone or something.Also: disrespect, disdain, scorn, disregard.
2 other meanings: disparagement or depreciation
- 2disparagement
- The act of belittling or speaking slightingly of someone or something.Also: belittling, slight.
- 3depreciation
- A fall in the value of property or assets over time.Also: decline in value, devaluation.
Other Irish words for contempt: tarcaisne (contempt), drochmheas (contempt), beagmheas (disrespect)
“Dímheas” with the article
Here is dímheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Dímheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dímheas, the Irish word for contempt.
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Contempt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contempt?
The Irish for contempt is dímheas (pronounced “DEE-vass”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean disparagement or depreciation.
How do you pronounce dímheas in Irish?
Dímheas is said like “DEE-vass” (IPA /ˈdʲiːvʲəs/).
Does dímheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for dímheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dímheas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dímheas can mean contempt, disparagement or depreciation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dímheas change to dhímheas or ndímheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dímheas becomes mo dhímheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndímheas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dímheas and drochmheas?
Both mean contempt or low regard; drochmheas is very common in speech, while dímheas is often used in formal contexts such as dímheas cúirte, contempt of court.
How do you say you have contempt for someone?
Use ar: tá dímheas agam air, I have contempt for him; déan dímheas ar means to belittle someone.
