HeyRuaHow to say “mismanagement” in Irish
- Irish:
- místiúradh
- English:
- mismanagement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-shtyoo-roo” /ˈmʲiːˌʃtʲuːɾˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- místiúrtha, an mhístiúrtha (e.g. toradh an mhístiúrtha, the result of the mismanagement)
What does “místiúradh” mean?
- mismanagement
- Bad or careless management or direction of something, such as an organisation, money or affairs.Also: misdirection, maladministration, bad management.
“Místiúradh” with the article
Here is místiúradh after the article (an t-alt).
an místiúradh
the mismanagement
No change after an
“Místiúradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using místiúradh, the Irish word for mismanagement.
Cuireadh an milleán ar mhístiúradh an bhainistíochta.
The blame was put on mismanagement by the management.
Tharla an caillteanas de bharr místiúrtha.
The loss happened because of mismanagement.
Bhí an místiúradh soiléir do chách.
The mismanagement was clear to everyone.
Cáineadh an rialtas as místiúradh an gheilleagair.
The government was criticised for mismanaging the economy.
Tá an comhlacht i dtrioblóid mar gheall ar mhístiúradh.
The company is in trouble because of mismanagement.
Ní ghlacfaimid le místiúradh airgid phoiblí.
We will not accept the mismanagement of public money.
Rinneadh imscrúdú ar an místiúradh sa roinn.
The mismanagement in the department was investigated.
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Mismanagement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mismanagement?
The Irish for mismanagement is místiúradh (pronounced “MEE-shtyoo-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce místiúradh in Irish?
Místiúradh is said like “MEE-shtyoo-roo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌʃtʲuːɾˠə/).
Does místiúradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for místiúradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does místiúradh change to mhístiúradh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhístiúradh. After ár (our) it stays ár místiúradh, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'místiúradh' formed?
It is the prefix mí- (bad, mis-) added to stiúradh (steering, management), just as mí-ádh means bad luck.
