HeyRuaHow to say “discouragement” in Irish
- Irish:
- mímhisneach
- English:
- discouragement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-vish-nyakh” /ˈmʲiːvʲɪʃnʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- mímhisnigh, an mhímhisnigh (e.g. ag cur mímhisnigh air, discouraging him)
What does “mímhisneach” mean?
- discouragement
- A feeling of having lost heart or confidence, so that you no longer want to go on trying.Also: dejection, despondency, loss of heart, low spirits.
Other Irish words for discouragement: lagmhisneach (discouragement), dímhisneach (discouragement)
“Mímhisneach” with the article
Here is mímhisneach after the article (an t-alt).
“Mímhisneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mímhisneach, 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 mímhisneach (pronounced “MEE-vish-nyakh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mímhisneach in Irish?
Mímhisneach is said like “MEE-vish-nyakh” (IPA /ˈmʲiːvʲɪʃnʲəx/).
Does mímhisneach have a plural?
No plural form is given for mímhisneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mímhisneach change to mhímhisneach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhímhisneach. After ár (our) it stays ár mímhisneach, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mímhisneach' related to 'misneach'?
'Misneach' means courage, and the prefix 'mí-' makes it negative, so 'mímhisneach' is discouragement or loss of heart. 'Lagmhisneach' is a close synonym.
How do I say 'I became discouraged'?
Use 'tháinig mímhisneach orm', with the feeling coming 'on' the person, just as with 'tá mímhisneach orm'.
