HeyRuaHow to say “misrule” in Irish
- Irish:
- mírialú
- English:
- misrule
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-ree-uh-loo” /ˈmʲiːˌɾʲiəl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- mírialaithe, an mhírialaithe (e.g. blianta an mhírialaithe, the years of misrule)
What does “mírialú” mean?
- misrule
- Bad or unjust government or management of a country, organisation or affairs.Also: misgovernment, mismanagement, bad government.
“Mírialú” with the article
Here is mírialú after the article (an t-alt).
“Mírialú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mírialú, the Irish word for misrule.
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Misrule in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for misrule?
The Irish for misrule is mírialú (pronounced “MEE-ree-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mírialú in Irish?
Mírialú is said like “MEE-ree-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌɾʲiəl̪ˠuː/).
Does mírialú have a plural?
No plural form is given for mírialú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mírialú change to mhírialú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhírialú. After ár (our) it stays ár mírialú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What does the prefix mí- add in mírialú?
Mí- means bad or wrong, so rialú 'rule, control' becomes mírialú 'misrule', just as mí-ádh is 'bad luck'.
Is mírialú the same as ainriail?
No: mírialú is bad government by those in charge, while ainriail means anarchy or lawlessness, the absence of rule.
