Dissatisfaction in Irish (Míshástacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for dissatisfaction?

The Irish for dissatisfaction is míshástacht (pronounced “mee-HAWS-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “dissatisfaction” in Irish

Irish:: míshástacht
English:: dissatisfaction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “mee-HAWS-tukht” /ˈmʲiːˌhaːst̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: míshástachta, na míshástachta (e.g. cúis na míshástachta, the cause of the dissatisfaction)

What does “míshástacht” mean?

dissatisfaction: The feeling of not being pleased or content with something.Also: discontent, displeasure, unhappiness.

Other Irish words for dissatisfaction: míshásamh (dissatisfaction), diomú (displeasure)

“Míshástacht” with the article

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

an mhíshástacht

the dissatisfaction

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Míshástacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using míshástacht, the Irish word for dissatisfaction.

Tá míshástacht mhór i measc na n-oibrithe.

There is great dissatisfaction among the workers.

Léirigh sé a mhíshástacht leis an mbia.

He showed his dissatisfaction with the food.

Níor thuig mé cúis na míshástachta.

I didn't understand the reason for the discontent.

Chuir mé mo mhíshástacht in iúl don bhainisteoir.

I expressed my dissatisfaction to the manager.

Bhí an mhíshástacht le feiceáil ar a haghaidh.

The displeasure was visible on her face.

D'fhás an mhíshástacht sa phobal le himeacht ama.

Discontent grew in the community over time.

Tá comharthaí míshástachta ann cheana féin.

There are already signs of dissatisfaction.

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Dissatisfaction in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dissatisfaction?

The Irish for dissatisfaction is míshástacht (pronounced “mee-HAWS-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce míshástacht in Irish?

Míshástacht is said like “mee-HAWS-tukht” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhaːst̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does míshástacht have a plural?

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

Why does míshástacht change to mhíshástacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíshástacht. After ár (our) it stays ár míshástacht, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between míshástacht and míshásamh?

Both mean dissatisfaction; míshástacht is the more common general word, while míshásamh can also suggest displeasure or annoyance.

How do I say I am dissatisfied with something?

Use the adjective: Tá mé míshásta leis, or with the noun: Tá míshástacht orm faoi.

Dissatisfaction in Irish (Míshástacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage