HeyRuaHow to say “courageousness” in Irish
- Irish:
- misniúlacht
- English:
- courageousness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MISH-noo-lukht” /ˈmʲɪʃnʲuːlˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- misniúlachta, na misniúlachta (e.g. gníomh misniúlachta, an act of courage)
What does “misniúlacht” mean?
- courageousness
- The quality of being brave and spirited, ready to face danger or difficulty.Also: courage, bravery, spirit, pluck.
“Misniúlacht” with the article
Here is misniúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Misniúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using misniúlacht, the Irish word for courageousness.
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Courageousness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for courageousness?
The Irish for courageousness is misniúlacht (pronounced “MISH-noo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce misniúlacht in Irish?
Misniúlacht is said like “MISH-noo-lukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪʃnʲuːlˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does misniúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for misniúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does misniúlacht change to mhisniúlacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhisniúlacht. After ár (our) it stays ár misniúlacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between misniúlacht and misneach?
Misneach is the usual everyday word for courage, while misniúlacht is the abstract quality of being misniúil, courageous. In most contexts misneach is more natural.
