Misconception in Irish (Míthuairim): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for misconception?

The Irish for misconception is míthuairim (pronounced “MEE-hoo-ir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is míthuairimí. Depending on context it can also mean low opinion.

Q: What is the plural of misconception in Irish?

The plural of míthuairim is míthuairimí; with the article, na míthuairimí means “the misconceptions”. The genitive plural is míthuairimí, as in ceartú na míthuairimí (the correcting of the misconceptions).

Q: Does míthuairim have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míthuairim can mean misconception or low opinion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “misconception” in Irish

Irish:: míthuairim
English:: misconception, low opinion
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MEE-hoo-ir-im” /ˈmʲiːˌhuəɾʲəmʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: míthuairimí (misconceptions)
Genitive singular:: míthuairime, na míthuairime (e.g. bun na míthuairime, the basis of the misconception)
Genitive plural:: míthuairimí, na míthuairimí (e.g. ceartú na míthuairimí, the correcting of the misconceptions)

What does “míthuairim” mean?

“Míthuairim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

misconception: A wrong or mistaken opinion or idea about something.Also: wrong opinion, mistaken idea, misapprehension.

1 other meaning: low opinion

2low opinion: A poor or unfavourable opinion of someone or something.Also: poor opinion, disfavour.

Other Irish words for misconception: míthuiscint (misunderstanding)

“Míthuairim” with the article

The plural of misconception in Irish is míthuairimí. Here is míthuairim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhíthuairim

the misconception

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na míthuairimí

the misconceptions

Plural: no change after na

“Míthuairim” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using míthuairim, the Irish word for misconception.

Is míthuairim choitianta í sin.

That is a common misconception.

Bhí míthuairim aige fúm ón tús.

He had the wrong idea about me from the start.

Ní raibh bunús ar bith leis an míthuairim.

There was no basis at all for the misconception.

Ba mhaith liom an mhíthuairim sin a cheartú.

I would like to correct that misconception.

Tá a lán míthuairimí ann faoin nGaeilge.

There are many misconceptions about Irish.

Scaip an t-alt cuid mhór míthuairimí.

The article spread a lot of misconceptions.

Is deacair fáil réidh le míthuairim den sórt sin.

It is hard to get rid of a misconception like that.

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Misconception in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for misconception?

The Irish for misconception is míthuairim (pronounced “MEE-hoo-ir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is míthuairimí. Depending on context it can also mean low opinion.

How do you pronounce míthuairim in Irish?

Míthuairim is said like “MEE-hoo-ir-im” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhuəɾʲəmʲ/).

What is the plural of misconception in Irish?

The plural of míthuairim is míthuairimí; with the article, na míthuairimí means “the misconceptions”. The genitive plural is míthuairimí, as in ceartú na míthuairimí (the correcting of the misconceptions).

Does míthuairim have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míthuairim can mean misconception or low opinion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does míthuairim change to mhíthuairim?

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

How is míthuairim different from míthuiscint?

Míthuairim is a wrong opinion or idea you hold, while míthuiscint is a misunderstanding, for example of what someone said.

Misconception in Irish (Míthuairim): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage