Misbehaviour in Irish (Mí-iompar): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for misbehaviour?

The Irish for misbehaviour is mí-iompar (pronounced “mee-IM-pur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misconduct.

Q: Does mí-iompar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mí-iompar can mean misbehaviour or misconduct, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “misbehaviour” in Irish

Irish:: mí-iompar
English:: misbehaviour, misconduct
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “mee-IM-pur” /ˈmʲiːˌʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: mí-iompair, an mhí-iompair (e.g. as ucht mí-iompair, for misconduct)

What does “mí-iompar” mean?

“Mí-iompar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

misbehaviour: Bad or improper behaviour, especially by a child or pupil.Also: bad behaviour, misbehavior, naughtiness.

1 other meaning: misconduct

2misconduct: Improper or wrongful conduct by a person in an official or professional position.Also: wrongdoing, malpractice, improper conduct.

Other Irish words for misbehaviour: drochiompar (misbehaviour)

“Mí-iompar” with the article

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

an mí-iompar

the misbehaviour

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“Mí-iompar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mí-iompar, the Irish word for misbehaviour.

Ní ghlacfaimid le mí-iompar sa rang.

We won't accept misbehaviour in the class.

Cuireadh abhaile é mar gheall ar a mhí-iompar.

He was sent home because of his misbehaviour.

Bhí an múinteoir crosta faoin mí-iompar ar an mbus.

The teacher was cross about the bad behaviour on the bus.

Briseadh as a phost é de bharr mí-iompair.

He was dismissed from his job for misconduct.

Gabh mo leithscéal as mo mhí-iompar aréir.

Sorry for my bad behaviour last night.

Tá fiosrúchán ar siúl faoi mhí-iompar san oifig.

There is an investigation into misconduct in the office.

Cuireadh pionós ar na daltaí as a mí-iompar.

The pupils were punished for their misbehaviour.

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Misbehaviour in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for misbehaviour?

The Irish for misbehaviour is mí-iompar (pronounced “mee-IM-pur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misconduct.

How do you pronounce mí-iompar in Irish?

Mí-iompar is said like “mee-IM-pur” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/).

Does mí-iompar have a plural?

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

Does mí-iompar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mí-iompar can mean misbehaviour or misconduct, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mí-iompar change to mhí-iompar?

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

How does mí-iompar relate to iompar?

Iompar means behaviour or conduct (and also carrying or transport), and the prefix mí- makes it negative, so mí-iompar is misbehaviour or misconduct. The opposite is dea-iompar, good behaviour.

Misbehaviour in Irish (Mí-iompar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage