Dishonour in Irish (Easonóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dishonour?

The Irish for dishonour is easonóir (pronounced “AS-uh-noh-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is easonóracha. Depending on context it can also mean insult.

Q: What is the plural of dishonour in Irish?

The plural of easonóir is easonóracha; with the article, na heasonóracha means “the dishonours”. The genitive plural is easonóracha, as in liosta na n-easonóracha (the list of insults).

Q: Does easonóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Easonóir can mean dishonour or insult, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dishonour” in Irish

Irish:: easonóir
English:: dishonour, insult
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “AS-uh-noh-ir” /ˈasˠən̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: easonóracha (dishonours)
Genitive singular:: easonóra, na heasonóra (e.g. náire na heasonóra, the shame of the dishonour)
Genitive plural:: easonóracha, na n-easonóracha (e.g. liosta na n-easonóracha, the list of insults)

What does “easonóir” mean?

“Easonóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dishonour: Loss of honour or respect, or something that brings shame on a person.Also: disgrace, insult, indignity, shame.

1 other meaning: insult

2insult: An act or remark that offends someone's honour; an affront.Also: affront, slight, outrage.

“Easonóir” with the article

The plural of dishonour in Irish is easonóracha. Here is easonóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an easonóir

the dishonour

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na heasonóracha

the dishonours

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Easonóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using easonóir, the Irish word for dishonour.

Ba mhór an easonóir dó é.

It was a great dishonour to him.

Níor thuill sé an easonóir sin.

He did not deserve that disgrace.

Thug sí easonóir don bhrat.

She showed disrespect to the flag.

Ní fhulaingeoidh mé easonóracha mar sin.

I won't put up with insults like that.

Mhothaigh sé pian na heasonóra go géar.

He felt the pain of the dishonour keenly.

Tharraing sé easonóir ar a mhuintir.

He brought dishonour on his family.

Is easonóir don tír an iompar sin.

That behaviour is a disgrace to the country.

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Dishonour in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dishonour?

The Irish for dishonour is easonóir (pronounced “AS-uh-noh-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is easonóracha. Depending on context it can also mean insult.

How do you pronounce easonóir in Irish?

Easonóir is said like “AS-uh-noh-ir” (IPA /ˈasˠən̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of dishonour in Irish?

The plural of easonóir is easonóracha; with the article, na heasonóracha means “the dishonours”. The genitive plural is easonóracha, as in liosta na n-easonóracha (the list of insults).

Does easonóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Easonóir can mean dishonour or insult, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does easonóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an easonóir (the dishonour), a heasonóir (her dishonour), a n-easonóir (their dishonour), na heasonóracha (the dishonours).

How is 'easonóir' related to 'onóir'?

'Easonóir' is 'onóir' (honour) with the negative prefix 'eas-', so it means dishonour. Both are feminine.

Dishonour in Irish (Easonóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage