Misguidance in Irish (Míthreoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for misguidance?

The Irish for misguidance is míthreoir (pronounced “MEE-hrore”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean confusion or weakness.

Q: Does míthreoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míthreoir can mean misguidance, confusion or weakness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “misguidance” in Irish

Irish:: míthreoir
English:: misguidance, confusion, weakness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fifth declension
Pronunciation:: “MEE-hrore” /ˈmʲiːˌhɾʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: míthreorach, na míthreorach (e.g. contúirt na míthreorach, the danger of misguidance)

What does “míthreoir” mean?

“Míthreoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

misguidance: Wrong or misleading direction or guidance given to someone.Also: misdirection, misleading, wrong direction.

2 other meanings: confusion or weakness

2confusion: A state of being lost, bewildered or without proper direction, as in 'ar míthreoir'.Also: bewilderment, disorientation, being astray.
3weakness: Feebleness or helplessness, a lack of strength or control.Also: feebleness, helplessness.

“Míthreoir” with the article

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

an mhíthreoir

the misguidance

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Míthreoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using míthreoir, the Irish word for misguidance.

Tá sé ar míthreoir ó cailleadh a mháthair.

He has been lost and bewildered since his mother died.

Thug an fógra míthreoir do na tiománaithe.

The sign misdirected the drivers.

Cuireadh ar míthreoir iad sa cheo.

They were led astray in the fog.

Ba í an mhíthreoir ba chúis leis an timpiste.

Misguidance was the cause of the accident.

Ná cuir míthreoir ar na páistí.

Don't mislead the children.

Bhí an pobal i míthreoir gan cheannaire.

The community was in confusion without a leader.

Is baolach go bhfuil an tír ar míthreoir.

It is feared that the country has lost its way.

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Misguidance in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for misguidance?

The Irish for misguidance is míthreoir (pronounced “MEE-hrore”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean confusion or weakness.

How do you pronounce míthreoir in Irish?

Míthreoir is said like “MEE-hrore” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhɾʲoːɾʲ/).

Does míthreoir have a plural?

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

Does míthreoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míthreoir can mean misguidance, confusion or weakness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does míthreoir change to mhíthreoir?

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

What is the difference between 'míthreoir' and 'treoir'?

'Treoir' is guidance or direction; adding the prefix 'mí-' gives 'míthreoir', wrong guidance or a state of being astray.

How do I say 'to mislead someone'?

Use 'cuir duine ar mhíthreoir', for example 'Chuir sé ar mhíthreoir mé', he misled me.

Misguidance in Irish (Míthreoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage