Misinformation in Irish (Mífhaisnéis): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for misinformation?

The Irish for misinformation is mífhaisnéis (pronounced “MEE-ash-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misrepresentation.

Q: Does mífhaisnéis have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mífhaisnéis can mean misinformation or misrepresentation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “misinformation” in Irish

Irish:: mífhaisnéis
English:: misinformation, misrepresentation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MEE-ash-naysh” /ˈmʲiːˌaʃnʲeːʃ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: mífhaisnéise, na mífhaisnéise (e.g. scaipeadh na mífhaisnéise, the spreading of misinformation)

What does “mífhaisnéis” mean?

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

misinformation: False or inaccurate information, especially when it is spread to others.Also: false information, wrong information.

1 other meaning: misrepresentation

2misrepresentation: A false or misleading account of the facts given to someone.Also: false statement, misleading account.

“Mífhaisnéis” with the article

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

an mhífhaisnéis

the misinformation

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Mífhaisnéis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mífhaisnéis, the Irish word for misinformation.

Tá a lán mífhaisnéise ar na meáin shóisialta.

There's a lot of misinformation on social media.

Is mífhaisnéis í sin, níl sé fíor.

That's misinformation, it isn't true.

Scaip an mhífhaisnéis go tapa ar an idirlíon.

The misinformation spread quickly on the internet.

Ní mór dúinn troid in aghaidh na mífhaisnéise.

We have to fight against misinformation.

Tugadh mífhaisnéis don choiste faoin tionscadal.

The committee was given misinformation about the project.

Bhí an t-alt sin lán de mhífhaisnéis.

That article was full of misinformation.

Cuireann mífhaisnéis faoi vacsaíní daoine amú.

Misinformation about vaccines misleads people.

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Misinformation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for misinformation?

The Irish for misinformation is mífhaisnéis (pronounced “MEE-ash-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misrepresentation.

How do you pronounce mífhaisnéis in Irish?

Mífhaisnéis is said like “MEE-ash-naysh” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌaʃnʲeːʃ/).

Does mífhaisnéis have a plural?

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

Does mífhaisnéis have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mífhaisnéis can mean misinformation or misrepresentation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mífhaisnéis change to mhífhaisnéis?

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

How does 'mífhaisnéis' relate to 'faisnéis'?

'Mífhaisnéis' is 'faisnéis' (information) with the negative prefix 'mí-', which lenites, so it means wrong or false information.

Is 'mífhaisnéis' the same as 'bréagnuacht'?

Not exactly: 'bréagnuacht' means fake news, while 'mífhaisnéis' is any false or inaccurate information.

Misinformation in Irish (Mífhaisnéis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage