HeyRuaHow to say “discouragement” in Irish
- Irish:
- lagmhisneach
- English:
- discouragement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAG-vish-nyukh” /ˈlˠaɡˌvʲɪʃnʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- lagmhisnigh, an lagmhisnigh (e.g. mothú lagmhisnigh, a feeling of discouragement)
What does “lagmhisneach” mean?
- discouragement
- A feeling of low spirits or lack of courage, when a person loses heart.Also: dejection, low spirits, despondency, faint-heartedness.
Other Irish words for discouragement: mímhisneach (discouragement), dímhisneach (discouragement)
“Lagmhisneach” with the article
Here is lagmhisneach after the article (an t-alt).
“Lagmhisneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lagmhisneach, the Irish word for discouragement.
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Discouragement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discouragement?
The Irish for discouragement is lagmhisneach (pronounced “LAG-vish-nyukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lagmhisneach in Irish?
Lagmhisneach is said like “LAG-vish-nyukh” (IPA /ˈlˠaɡˌvʲɪʃnʲəx/).
Does lagmhisneach have a plural?
No plural form is given for lagmhisneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say someone is discouraged using 'lagmhisneach'?
Use 'ar': 'Tá lagmhisneach air' means 'he is discouraged', and 'chuir sé lagmhisneach orm' means 'it discouraged me'.
How is 'lagmhisneach' related to 'misneach'?
It is 'lag' (weak) plus 'misneach' (courage), so literally weak courage. The opposite idea is 'misneach' itself, as in 'bíodh misneach agat'.
