HeyRuaHow to say “disrepute” in Irish
- Irish:
- míchlú
- English:
- disrepute, discredit, slander
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-khloo” /ˈmʲiːxl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- míchlú, an mhíchlú (e.g. eagla an mhíchlú, fear of disrepute)
What does “míchlú” mean?
“Míchlú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- disrepute
- A bad reputation or ill fame that a person or thing has.Also: ill fame, bad name, bad reputation, infamy.
2 other meanings: discredit or slander
- 2discredit
- Loss of good name or respect; disgrace brought on someone.Also: disgrace, dishonour, ignominy.
- 3slander
- Damage done to someone's good name by what is said about them.Also: smear, defamation.
“Míchlú” with the article
Here is míchlú after the article (an t-alt).
“Míchlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míchlú, the Irish word for disrepute.
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Disrepute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disrepute?
The Irish for disrepute is míchlú (pronounced “MEE-khloo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean discredit or slander.
How do you pronounce míchlú in Irish?
Míchlú is said like “MEE-khloo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːxl̪ˠuː/).
Does míchlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for míchlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does míchlú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Míchlú can mean disrepute, discredit or slander, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does míchlú change to mhíchlú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíchlú. After ár (our) it stays ár míchlú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is míchlú related to clú?
Míchlú is clú 'fame, good reputation' with the negative prefix mí-, so it means bad reputation. The adjective is míchlúiteach 'disreputable, notorious'.
