HeyRuaHow to say “misuse” in Irish
- Irish:
- mí-úsáid
- English:
- misuse, abuse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mee-OO-sawj” /mʲiːˈuːsˠaːdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- mí-úsáide, na mí-úsáide (e.g. íospartaigh na mí-úsáide, the victims of the abuse)
What does “mí-úsáid” mean?
“Mí-úsáid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- misuse
- Using something wrongly or for a purpose it was not meant for.Also: improper use, wrong use.
1 other meaning: abuse
- 2abuse
- Cruel or harmful treatment of a person or animal, or harmful use of a substance.Also: ill-treatment, maltreatment, substance abuse.
“Mí-úsáid” with the article
Here is mí-úsáid after the article (an t-alt).
“Mí-úsáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mí-úsáid, the Irish word for misuse.
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Misuse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for misuse?
The Irish for misuse is mí-úsáid (pronounced “mee-OO-sawj”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean abuse.
How do you pronounce mí-úsáid in Irish?
Mí-úsáid is said like “mee-OO-sawj” (IPA /mʲiːˈuːsˠaːdʲ/).
Does mí-úsáid have a plural?
No plural form is given for mí-úsáid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mí-úsáid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mí-úsáid can mean misuse or abuse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mí-úsáid change to mhí-úsáid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhí-úsáid. After ár (our) it stays ár mí-úsáid, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mí-úsáid and drochúsáid?
Both can mean abuse or ill-treatment; drochúsáid often stresses bad treatment of a person or thing, while mí-úsáid is the usual term for misuse and for official phrases like mí-úsáid drugaí.
How do I say someone was abused?
Use the phrase déan mí-úsáid ar: rinneadh mí-úsáid air means he was abused.
