HeyRuaHow to say “disability” in Irish
- Irish:
- míchumas
- English:
- disability, incapacity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-khum-us” /ˈmʲiːxʊməsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- míchumais, an mhíchumais (e.g. liúntas míchumais, disability allowance)
What does “míchumas” mean?
“Míchumas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- disability
- A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses or activities.Also: handicap, impairment.
1 other meaning: incapacity
- 2incapacity
- The state of being unable to do something; lack of ability or power.Also: inability, incapability.
“Míchumas” with the article
Here is míchumas after the article (an t-alt).
“Míchumas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míchumas, the Irish word for disability.
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Disability in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disability?
The Irish for disability is míchumas (pronounced “MEE-khum-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean incapacity.
How do you pronounce míchumas in Irish?
Míchumas is said like “MEE-khum-us” (IPA /ˈmʲiːxʊməsˠ/).
Does míchumas have a plural?
No plural form is given for míchumas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does míchumas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Míchumas can mean disability or incapacity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does míchumas change to mhíchumas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíchumas. After ár (our) it stays ár míchumas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone has a disability?
Use 'ar': 'Tá míchumas air' (he has a disability), or describe people as 'daoine faoi mhíchumas' or 'daoine le míchumas'.
How is míchumas related to cumas?
Míchumas is cumas (ability) with the negative prefix mí-, so literally 'non-ability'. Éagumas means incapacity or impotence and is a different word.
