HeyRuaHow to say “destruction” in Irish
- Irish:
- milleadh
- English:
- destruction, spoiling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- mill, to spoil (ag milleadh, spoiling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIL-uh” /ˈmʲɪlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- millte, an mhillte (e.g. contúirt an mhillte, the danger of destruction)
What does “milleadh” mean?
“Milleadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- destruction
- The act of destroying or ruining something; the verbal noun of the verb 'mill'.Also: ruination, ruin, destroying, wrecking.
1 other meaning: spoiling
- 2spoiling
- The act of spoiling or damaging something, such as a child or a plan; also from 'mill'.Also: damage, impairment, marring.
Other Irish words for destruction: scrios (destruction)
“Milleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, milleadh means spoiling: it is the verbal noun of the verb mill (to spoil). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Milleadh” with the article
Here is milleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Milleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using milleadh, the Irish word for destruction.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Destruction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for destruction?
The Irish for destruction is milleadh (pronounced “MIL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean spoiling.
How do you pronounce milleadh in Irish?
Milleadh is said like “MIL-uh” (IPA /ˈmʲɪlʲə/).
Does milleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for milleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does milleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Milleadh can mean destruction or spoiling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does milleadh change to mhilleadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhilleadh. After ár (our) it stays ár milleadh, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'milleadh' and 'scrios'?
Both mean destruction; 'scrios' suggests total devastation, while 'milleadh' often means spoiling or ruining, as in 'milleadh páiste' (spoiling a child).
