HeyRuaHow to say “misdirection” in Irish
- Irish:
- míthreorú
- English:
- misdirection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- míthreoraigh, to mislead (ag míthreorú, misleading)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-hroh-roo” /ˈmʲiːˌhɾʲoːɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- míthreoraithe, an mhíthreoraithe (e.g. contúirt an mhíthreoraithe, the danger of misdirection)
What does “míthreorú” mean?
- misdirection
- The act of misleading or misdirecting someone; the verbal noun of the verb míthreoraigh.Also: misleading, misguidance, leading astray.
“Míthreorú” as a verbal noun
After ag, míthreorú means misleading: it is the verbal noun of the verb míthreoraigh (to mislead). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Míthreorú” with the article
Here is míthreorú after the article (an t-alt).
“Míthreorú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míthreorú, the Irish word for misdirection.
Other nouns in Irish
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Misdirection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for misdirection?
The Irish for misdirection is míthreorú (pronounced “MEE-hroh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míthreorú in Irish?
Míthreorú is said like “MEE-hroh-roo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhɾʲoːɾˠuː/).
Does míthreorú have a plural?
No plural form is given for míthreorú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míthreorú change to mhíthreorú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíthreorú. After ár (our) it stays ár míthreorú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'míthreorú' related to 'treorú'?
'Míthreorú' is 'treorú' (guiding, directing) with the negative prefix 'mí-', which lenites, so it means wrong guidance or misdirection.
