HeyRuaHow to say “discomfort” in Irish
- Irish:
- míchompord
- English:
- discomfort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-khum-poord” /ˈmʲiːˌxʊmˠpˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- míchompoird, an mhíchompoird (e.g. cúis an mhíchompoird, the cause of the discomfort)
What does “míchompord” mean?
- discomfort
- A feeling of physical or mental unease, the opposite of comfort.Also: unease, uneasiness, lack of comfort.
“Míchompord” with the article
Here is míchompord after the article (an t-alt).
an míchompord
the discomfort
No change after an
“Míchompord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míchompord, the Irish word for discomfort.
Bhí míchompord orm sa leaba nua.
I was uncomfortable in the new bed.
Níor thuig sé an míchompord a bhí orthu.
He didn't understand the discomfort they felt.
Bhraith mé míchompord mór i mo dhroim.
I felt a lot of discomfort in my back.
Ní raibh mórán míchompoird ann tar éis na hobráide.
There wasn't much discomfort after the operation.
Chuir a chuid cainte míchompord ar gach duine.
His talk made everyone uneasy.
Tá mo mhíchompord ag dul i laghad anois.
My discomfort is lessening now.
Bhí míchompord le feiceáil ina súile.
There was unease in her eyes.
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Discomfort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discomfort?
The Irish for discomfort is míchompord (pronounced “MEE-khum-poord”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míchompord in Irish?
Míchompord is said like “MEE-khum-poord” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌxʊmˠpˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
Does míchompord have a plural?
No plural form is given for míchompord in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míchompord change to mhíchompord?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíchompord. After ár (our) it stays ár míchompord, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I am uncomfortable' using míchompord?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá míchompord orm.' The adjective 'míchompordach' also works: 'Tá mé míchompordach.'
