HeyRuaHow to say “distrust” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-mhuinín
- English:
- distrust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-VWIN-een” /ˈnʲav ˌwɪnʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamh-mhuiníne, na neamh-mhuiníne (e.g. cúis na neamh-mhuiníne, the cause of the distrust)
What does “neamh-mhuinín” mean?
- distrust
- A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.Also: mistrust, lack of confidence, diffidence.
Other Irish words for distrust: drochamhras (suspicion)
“Neamh-mhuinín” with the article
Here is neamh-mhuinín after the article (an t-alt).
an neamh-mhuinín
the distrust
No change after an
“Neamh-mhuinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamh-mhuinín, the Irish word for distrust.
Bhí neamh-mhuinín aici as an bpolaiteoir sin.
She distrusted that politician.
Tá neamh-mhuinín ag na daoine as an rialtas.
People have no confidence in the government.
Is deacair an neamh-mhuinín a shárú.
It is hard to overcome distrust.
Mhothaigh mé neamh-mhuinín asam féin roimh an scrúdú.
I felt a lack of confidence in myself before the exam.
Tháinig méadú ar an neamh-mhuinín idir an dá thaobh.
The distrust between the two sides grew.
Ba léir go raibh cúis na neamh-mhuiníne fós ann.
It was clear the cause of the mistrust was still there.
Ní raibh aon neamh-mhuinín agam asat riamh.
I never distrusted you.
Other nouns in Irish
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Distrust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distrust?
The Irish for distrust is neamh-mhuinín (pronounced “nyav-VWIN-een”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce neamh-mhuinín in Irish?
Neamh-mhuinín is said like “nyav-VWIN-een” (IPA /ˈnʲav ˌwɪnʲiːnʲ/).
Does neamh-mhuinín have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamh-mhuinín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What preposition goes with neamh-mhuinín?
Like muinín, it takes 'as': tá neamh-mhuinín agam as means 'I distrust him'.
Is neamh-mhuinín the same as mímhuinín?
They are very close; both mean distrust or lack of confidence, and amhras is used for suspicion or doubt.
