HeyRuaHow to say “misappropriation” in Irish
- Irish:
- mídhílsiú
- English:
- misappropriation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-yeel-shoo” /ˈmʲiːˌjiːlʲʃuː/
- Plural:
- mídhílsithe (misappropriations)
- Genitive singular:
- mídhílsithe, an mhídhílsithe (e.g. cúiseamh mídhílsithe, a charge of misappropriation)
- Genitive plural:
- mídhílsithe, na mídhílsithe (e.g. fiosrú na mídhílsithe, the investigation of the misappropriations)
What does “mídhílsiú” mean?
- misappropriation
- The wrongful taking or use of money or property entrusted to someone, for their own benefit; verbal noun of mídhílsigh.Also: embezzlement, conversion, misuse of funds.
“Mídhílsiú” with the article
The plural of misappropriation in Irish is mídhílsithe. Here is mídhílsiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mídhílsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mídhílsiú, the Irish word for misappropriation.
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Misappropriation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for misappropriation?
The Irish for misappropriation is mídhílsiú (pronounced “MEE-yeel-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mídhílsithe.
How do you pronounce mídhílsiú in Irish?
Mídhílsiú is said like “MEE-yeel-shoo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌjiːlʲʃuː/).
What is the plural of misappropriation in Irish?
The plural of mídhílsiú is mídhílsithe; with the article, na mídhílsithe means “the misappropriations”. The genitive plural is mídhílsithe, as in fiosrú na mídhílsithe (the investigation of the misappropriations).
Why does mídhílsiú change to mhídhílsiú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhídhílsiú. After ár (our) it stays ár mídhílsiú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is mídhílsiú different from gadaíocht?
Gadaíocht is theft in general, while mídhílsiú is misusing money or property that was entrusted to you, such as mídhílsiú cistí, embezzlement of funds.
