HeyRuaHow to say “disrespect” in Irish
- Irish:
- beagmheas
- English:
- disrespect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BYOG-vass” /ˈbʲɔɡvʲas̪/
- Genitive singular:
- beagmheasa, an bheagmheasa (e.g. comhartha beagmheasa, a sign of disrespect)
What does “beagmheas” mean?
- disrespect
- A lack of regard or respect for someone or something; low esteem.Also: contempt, disdain, low esteem, disregard.
Other Irish words for disrespect: dímheas (contempt), drochmheas (contempt)
“Beagmheas” with the article
Here is beagmheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Beagmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beagmheas, the Irish word for disrespect.
Other nouns in Irish
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Disrespect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disrespect?
The Irish for disrespect is beagmheas (pronounced “BYOG-vass”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce beagmheas in Irish?
Beagmheas is said like “BYOG-vass” (IPA /ˈbʲɔɡvʲas̪/).
Does beagmheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for beagmheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beagmheas change to bheagmheas or mbeagmheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beagmheas becomes mo bheagmheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeagmheas (eclipsis).
How do I say I have contempt for something?
Use 'ar': tá beagmheas agam ar an obair sin, 'I have little regard for that work'.
Is beagmheas the same as dímheas?
They are close; beagmheas means low regard, while dímheas and drochmheas suggest stronger disrespect or contempt.
