Dissatisfaction in Irish (Míshásamh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for dissatisfaction?

The Irish for dissatisfaction is míshásamh (pronounced “MEE-haw-suv”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “dissatisfaction” in Irish

Irish:: míshásamh
English:: dissatisfaction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MEE-haw-suv” /ˈmʲiːˌhɑːsˠəw/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: míshásaimh, an mhíshásaimh (e.g. cúis an mhíshásaimh, the cause of the dissatisfaction)

What does “míshásamh” mean?

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

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

“Míshásamh” with the article

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

an míshásamh

the dissatisfaction

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“Míshásamh” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Tá míshásamh ar na hoibrithe faoin bpá.

The workers are dissatisfied with the pay.

Léirigh sí a míshásamh go soiléir.

She showed her dissatisfaction clearly.

Tá an míshásamh ag fás sa phobal.

Discontent is growing in the community.

Ní thuigim cén fáth a bhfuil míshásamh air.

I don't understand why he's dissatisfied.

Chuir an cinneadh míshásamh ar go leor daoine.

The decision displeased a lot of people.

Bhí comharthaí míshásaimh le feiceáil ar a aghaidh.

Signs of displeasure could be seen on his face.

Ní raibh aon mhíshásamh orm leis an tseirbhís.

I had no complaint about the service.

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Dissatisfaction in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dissatisfaction?

The Irish for dissatisfaction is míshásamh (pronounced “MEE-haw-suv”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce míshásamh in Irish?

Míshásamh is said like “MEE-haw-suv” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhɑːsˠəw/).

Does míshásamh have a plural?

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

Why does míshásamh change to mhíshásamh?

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

How do I say someone is dissatisfied?

Use 'ar': 'Tá míshásamh air', he is dissatisfied. The adjective 'míshásta' is also common: 'Tá sé míshásta'.

What is the difference between 'míshásamh' and 'míshástacht'?

Both mean dissatisfaction; 'míshásamh' is the opposite of 'sásamh' (satisfaction), while 'míshástacht' is formed from the adjective 'míshásta'.

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