HeyRuaHow to say “disrespect” in Irish
- Irish:
- mí-ómós
- English:
- disrespect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-oh-mohs” /ˈmʲiːˌoːmˠoːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mí-ómóis, an mhí-ómóis (e.g. comhartha mí-ómóis, a sign of disrespect)
What does “mí-ómós” mean?
- disrespect
- A lack of respect or reverence shown towards someone or something.Also: irreverence, disregard, lack of respect.
Other Irish words for disrespect: dímheas (contempt), drochmheas (contempt), beagmheas (disrespect)
“Mí-ómós” with the article
Here is mí-ómós after the article (an t-alt).
“Mí-ómós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mí-ómós, 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 mí-ómós (pronounced “MEE-oh-mohs”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mí-ómós in Irish?
Mí-ómós is said like “MEE-oh-mohs” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌoːmˠoːsˠ/).
Does mí-ómós have a plural?
No plural form is given for mí-ómós in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mí-ómós change to mhí-ómós?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhí-ómós. After ár (our) it stays ár mí-ómós, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mí-ómós' related to 'ómós'?
'Ómós' means respect or homage, and the prefix 'mí-' makes it negative, so 'mí-ómós' is disrespect. A similar word is 'easurraim', from 'urraim'.
