Discouragement in Irish (Drochmhisneach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for discouragement?

The Irish for discouragement is drochmhisneach (pronounced “DROKH-vish-nyukh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “discouragement” in Irish

Irish:: drochmhisneach
English:: discouragement
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DROKH-vish-nyukh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌvʲɪʃnʲəx/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: drochmhisnigh, an drochmhisnigh (e.g. cúis drochmhisnigh, a cause of discouragement)

What does “drochmhisneach” mean?

discouragement: A feeling of low spirits and lost courage, when you no longer believe things will go well.Also: despondency, dejection, low spirits, disheartenment.

Other Irish words for discouragement: mímhisneach (discouragement), lagmhisneach (discouragement), dímhisneach (discouragement)

“Drochmhisneach” with the article

Here is drochmhisneach after the article (an t-alt).

an drochmhisneach

the discouragement

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“Drochmhisneach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using drochmhisneach, the Irish word for discouragement.

Tháinig drochmhisneach orm tar éis na scrúduithe.

I lost heart after the exams.

Ná bíodh drochmhisneach ort, éireoidh leat fós.

Don't be discouraged, you'll succeed yet.

Bhí an drochmhisneach le feiceáil ar a aghaidh.

The dejection was visible on his face.

Chuir an drochaimsir drochmhisneach ar na feirmeoirí.

The bad weather disheartened the farmers.

Ba mhór an chúis drochmhisnigh an toghchán sin.

That election was a great cause of discouragement.

Níor ghéill sí don drochmhisneach riamh.

She never gave in to despondency.

Bhí an fhoireann i ndrochmhisneach tar éis an chluiche.

The team was downhearted after the match.

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Discouragement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for discouragement?

The Irish for discouragement is drochmhisneach (pronounced “DROKH-vish-nyukh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce drochmhisneach in Irish?

Drochmhisneach is said like “DROKH-vish-nyukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌvʲɪʃnʲəx/).

Does drochmhisneach have a plural?

No plural form is given for drochmhisneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does drochmhisneach change to dhrochmhisneach or ndrochmhisneach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochmhisneach becomes mo dhrochmhisneach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochmhisneach (eclipsis).

How do I say someone is discouraged?

Use 'tá drochmhisneach ar' with the person: 'Tá drochmhisneach air' means 'He is discouraged'. To discourage someone is 'drochmhisneach a chur ar dhuine'.

What is the difference between drochmhisneach and lagmhisneach?

Both mean low spirits; 'lagmhisneach' is more common and is weakened courage, while 'drochmhisneach' stresses dejection. The opposite is 'misneach', courage.

Discouragement in Irish (Drochmhisneach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage