HeyRuaHow to say “dishonest” in Irish
- Irish:
- mí-ionraic
- English:
- dishonest, unfair
- Word type:
- adjective
- More dishonest:
- níos mí-ionraice
- Most dishonest:
- is mí-ionraice
- Plural:
- mí-ionraice
- Pronunciation:
- “mee-UN-rik” /ˈmʲiː ˌʊnˠəɾˠəc/
What does “mí-ionraic” mean?
“Mí-ionraic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dishonest
- Not honest; willing to lie, cheat or deceive.Also: deceitful, untruthful, crooked, insincere.
1 other meaning: unfair
- 2unfair
- Not fair or just in dealings with others.Also: unjust, unscrupulous.
Other Irish adjectives for dishonest: míchneasta (dishonest), mímhacánta (dishonest)
“Mí-ionraic” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is mí-ionraic after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: bean mhí-ionraic. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear mí-ionraic.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, mí-ionraice. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir mhí-ionraice; after other plurals it does not: mná mí-ionraice.
More dishonest, most dishonest, very dishonest
Tá sé níos mí-ionraice ná a dheartháir. He is more dishonest than his brother.
| more dishonest | níos mí-ionraice | in the past tense: ní ba mhí-ionraice |
|---|---|---|
| most dishonest | is mí-ionraice | in the past tense: ba mhí-ionraice |
| as dishonest as | chomh mí-ionraic le | no change after chomh |
| very dishonest | an-mhí-ionraic | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too dishonest | rómhí-ionraic | ró- lenites |
“Mí-ionraic” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Dishonest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dishonest?
The Irish for dishonest is mí-ionraic (pronounced “mee-UN-rik”). It comes after the noun: fear mí-ionraic, a dishonest man; bean mhí-ionraic, a dishonest woman.
How do you say more dishonest and most dishonest in Irish?
níos mí-ionraice is more dishonest and is mí-ionraice is most dishonest. In the past tense they become ní ba mhí-ionraice and ba mhí-ionraice.
Why does mí-ionraic become mhí-ionraic?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean mhí-ionraic (a dishonest woman) but fear mí-ionraic (a dishonest man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of mí-ionraic?
With a plural noun mí-ionraic becomes mí-ionraice: fir mhí-ionraice, mná mí-ionraice. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very dishonest in Irish?
an-mhí-ionraic. Too dishonest is rómhí-ionraic, and as dishonest as is chomh mí-ionraic le.
Does mí-ionraic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mí-ionraic can mean dishonest or unfair, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between mí-ionraic and mímhacánta?
Both mean dishonest. Mímhacánta is the more common everyday word, while mí-ionraic often suggests a lack of integrity or fairness in dealings.
