Dishonesty in Irish (Mí-ionracas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for dishonesty?

The Irish for dishonesty is mí-ionracas (pronounced “mee-UN-ruh-kus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “dishonesty” in Irish

Irish:: mí-ionracas
English:: dishonesty
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “mee-UN-ruh-kus” /ˌmʲiːˈʊnˠɾˠəkəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: mí-ionracais, an mhí-ionracais (e.g. cás mí-ionracais, a case of dishonesty)

What does “mí-ionracas” mean?

dishonesty: The quality of not being honest or truthful, or dishonest behaviour.Also: insincerity, deceit, untruthfulness.

Other Irish words for dishonesty: caimiléireacht (dishonesty), mímhacántacht (dishonesty), camastaíl (crookedness)

“Mí-ionracas” with the article

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

an mí-ionracas

the dishonesty

No change after an

“Mí-ionracas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mí-ionracas, the Irish word for dishonesty.

Ní féidir liom glacadh le mí-ionracas.

I can't accept dishonesty.

Cuireadh mí-ionracas ina leith.

He was accused of dishonesty.

Bhí an mí-ionracas le feiceáil ina shúile.

The dishonesty was visible in his eyes.

Cailleadh a phost mar gheall ar mhí-ionracas.

He lost his job because of dishonesty.

Is fuath léi aon chineál mí-ionracais.

She hates any kind of dishonesty.

Tá mí-ionracas sa pholaitíocht ag cur isteach ar dhaoine.

Dishonesty in politics is bothering people.

Níor thuig mé méid an mhí-ionracais go dtí sin.

I didn't understand the extent of the dishonesty until then.

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Dishonesty in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dishonesty?

The Irish for dishonesty is mí-ionracas (pronounced “mee-UN-ruh-kus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce mí-ionracas in Irish?

Mí-ionracas is said like “mee-UN-ruh-kus” (IPA /ˌmʲiːˈʊnˠɾˠəkəsˠ/).

Does mí-ionracas have a plural?

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

Why does mí-ionracas change to mhí-ionracas?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhí-ionracas. After ár (our) it stays ár mí-ionracas, because m does not take eclipsis.

Is there another common word for dishonesty?

Yes, mímhacántacht is also widely used and is often more everyday than mí-ionracas, which is the opposite of ionracas (honesty, integrity).

Dishonesty in Irish (Mí-ionracas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage