Disrespect in Irish (Easurraim): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for disrespect?

The Irish for disrespect is easurraim (pronounced “AS-ur-im”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “disrespect” in Irish

Irish:: easurraim
English:: disrespect
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “AS-ur-im” /ˈasˠəɾˠəmʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: easurraime, na heasurraime (e.g. comhartha easurraime, a sign of disrespect)

What does “easurraim” mean?

disrespect: A lack of respect or courtesy shown towards someone or something.Also: irreverence, discourtesy, insolence.

Other Irish words for disrespect: dímheas (contempt), drochmheas (contempt), beagmheas (disrespect)

“Easurraim” with the article

Here is easurraim after the article (an t-alt).

an easurraim

the disrespect

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

“Easurraim” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using easurraim, the Irish word for disrespect.

Ní raibh aon easurraim i gceist agam.

I meant no disrespect.

Léirigh sé easurraim don mhúinteoir.

He showed disrespect to the teacher.

Ní ghlacfaidh mé leis an easurraim sin.

I won't accept that disrespect.

Bhí an easurraim le feiceáil ina súile.

The disrespect was visible in her eyes.

Ba chomhartha easurraime é sin.

That was a sign of disrespect.

Labhair sé le heasurraim faoin tseanbhean.

He spoke disrespectfully about the old woman.

Is easurraim do na mairbh é sin.

That is disrespectful to the dead.

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Disrespect in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for disrespect?

The Irish for disrespect is easurraim (pronounced “AS-ur-im”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce easurraim in Irish?

Easurraim is said like “AS-ur-im” (IPA /ˈasˠəɾˠəmʲ/).

Does easurraim have a plural?

No plural form is given for easurraim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an easurraim (the disrespect), a heasurraim (her disrespect), a n-easurraim (their disrespect).

How is 'easurraim' related to 'urraim'?

'Easurraim' is formed from the negative prefix 'eas-' and 'urraim' (respect), so it means disrespect; the adjective is 'easurramach' (disrespectful).

Disrespect in Irish (Easurraim): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage