HeyRuaHow to say “disorder” in Irish
- Irish:
- mí-eagar
- English:
- disorder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-ag-ur” /ˈmʲiːˌaɡəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mí-eagair, an mhí-eagair (e.g. cúis an mhí-eagair, the cause of the disorder)
What does “mí-eagar” mean?
- disorder
- A state of untidiness or confusion where things are not arranged properly.Also: disarray, mess, untidiness, confusion.
Other Irish words for disorder: neamhord (disorder), anord (disorder), drocheagar (disorder)
“Mí-eagar” with the article
Here is mí-eagar after the article (an t-alt).
“Mí-eagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mí-eagar, the Irish word for disorder.
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Disorder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disorder?
The Irish for disorder is mí-eagar (pronounced “MEE-ag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mí-eagar in Irish?
Mí-eagar is said like “MEE-ag-ur” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌaɡəɾˠ/).
Does mí-eagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for mí-eagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mí-eagar change to mhí-eagar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhí-eagar. After ár (our) it stays ár mí-eagar, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is mí-eagar related to eagar?
Eagar means order or arrangement, and the prefix mí- makes it negative, so mí-eagar is disorder. Compare 'in eagar' (in order, edited) with 'i mí-eagar' (in disarray).
