HeyRuaHow to say “disinclination” in Irish
- Irish:
- mífhonn
- English:
- disinclination, distaste
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-own” /ˈmʲiːˌɔun̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mífhoinn, an mhífhoinn (e.g. comharthaí mífhoinn, signs of reluctance)
What does “mífhonn” mean?
“Mífhonn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- disinclination
- A lack of desire or willingness to do something.Also: reluctance, unwillingness, lack of desire.
1 other meaning: distaste
- 2distaste
- A feeling of mild dislike or aversion towards something.Also: aversion, dislike.
“Mífhonn” with the article
Here is mífhonn after the article (an t-alt).
“Mífhonn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mífhonn, the Irish word for disinclination.
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Disinclination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disinclination?
The Irish for disinclination is mífhonn (pronounced “MEE-own”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean distaste.
How do you pronounce mífhonn in Irish?
Mífhonn is said like “MEE-own” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌɔun̪ˠ/).
Does mífhonn have a plural?
No plural form is given for mífhonn in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mífhonn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mífhonn can mean disinclination or distaste, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mífhonn change to mhífhonn?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhífhonn. After ár (our) it stays ár mífhonn, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say I don't feel like doing something with mífhonn?
Use it with the preposition ar: 'Tá mífhonn orm é a dhéanamh' means I am reluctant to do it.
How is mífhonn different from drogall and leisce?
All three express reluctance; leisce often suggests laziness or shyness, drogall unwillingness, while mífhonn is simply the opposite of fonn, desire.
