HeyRuaHow to say “ill-treatment” in Irish
- Irish:
- íde
- English:
- ill-treatment, plight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-juh” /iːdʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- íde, na híde (e.g. lorg na híde, the mark of the ill-treatment)
What does “íde” mean?
“Íde” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ill-treatment
- Harsh or cruel treatment that someone receives, leaving them in a bad state.Also: abuse, mistreatment, rough treatment, maltreatment.
1 other meaning: plight
- 2plight
- A wretched or sorry state that a person or thing is left in.Also: wretched state, sorry state, condition.
Other Irish words for ill-treatment: drochíde (ill-treatment)
“Íde” with the article
Here is íde after the article (an t-alt).
“Íde” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íde, the Irish word for ill-treatment.
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Ill-treatment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ill-treatment?
The Irish for ill-treatment is íde (pronounced “EE-juh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean plight.
How do you pronounce íde in Irish?
Íde is said like “EE-juh” (IPA /iːdʲə/).
Does íde have a plural?
No plural form is given for íde in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does íde have more than one meaning?
Yes. Íde can mean ill-treatment or plight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does íde sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íde (the ill-treatment), a híde (her ill-treatment), a n-íde (their ill-treatment).
How do I say someone gave another person a tongue-lashing?
Use 'íde béil': 'Thug sí íde béil dó' means she gave him a tongue-lashing.
What does 'íde na muc agus na madraí' mean?
It is an idiom for very harsh treatment: 'Fuair sé íde na muc agus na madraí' means he was treated terribly.
