HeyRuaHow to say “disrespect” in Irish
- Irish:
- mí-urraim
- English:
- disrespect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-ur-im” /ˈmʲiːˌʊrˠəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- mí-urraime, na mí-urraime (e.g. comhartha mí-urraime, a sign of disrespect)
What does “mí-urraim” mean?
- disrespect
- A lack of respect or reverence shown towards a person or thing.Also: irreverence, lack of respect, disregard.
Other Irish words for disrespect: dímheas (contempt), drochmheas (contempt), beagmheas (disrespect)
“Mí-urraim” with the article
Here is mí-urraim after the article (an t-alt).
“Mí-urraim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mí-urraim, 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-urraim (pronounced “MEE-ur-im”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce mí-urraim in Irish?
Mí-urraim is said like “MEE-ur-im” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌʊrˠəmʲ/).
Does mí-urraim have a plural?
No plural form is given for mí-urraim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mí-urraim change to mhí-urraim?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhí-urraim. After ár (our) it stays ár mí-urraim, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is mí-urraim different from dímheas?
Mí-urraim is a lack of due respect or reverence, the opposite of urraim, while dímheas and drochmheas suggest active contempt or low regard.
