Nuisance in Irish (Núis): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for nuisance?

The Irish for nuisance is núis (pronounced “noosh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is núiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean nuisance (legal).

Q: What is the plural of nuisance in Irish?

The plural of núis is núiseanna; with the article, na núiseanna means “the nuisances”. The genitive plural is núiseanna, as in laghdú na núiseanna (the reduction of nuisances).

Q: Does núis have more than one meaning?

Yes. Núis can mean nuisance or nuisance (legal), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “nuisance” in Irish

Irish:: núis
English:: nuisance, nuisance (legal)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “noosh” /nuːʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: núiseanna (nuisances)
Genitive singular:: núise, na núise (e.g. cás núise, a nuisance case)
Genitive plural:: núiseanna, na núiseanna (e.g. laghdú na núiseanna, the reduction of nuisances)

What does “núis” mean?

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

nuisance: A person, thing or situation that is annoying or causes trouble.Also: annoyance, pest, bother.

1 other meaning: nuisance (legal)

2nuisance (legal): In law, an act or condition that interferes with other people's use or enjoyment of property or public rights.Also: nuisance, public nuisance, legal nuisance.

“Núis” with the article

The plural of nuisance in Irish is núiseanna. Here is núis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an núis

the nuisance

No change after an

na núiseanna

the nuisances

Plural: no change after na

“Núis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using núis, the Irish word for nuisance.

Is núis cheart é an madra sin.

That dog is a real nuisance.

Ná bí i do núis!

Don't be a nuisance!

Is núis í an bháisteach seo.

This rain is a nuisance.

Is núis é an torann ón tógáil.

The noise from the building work is a nuisance.

Is mór an núis é sin.

That's a big nuisance.

Is í an núis is mó ná an trácht.

The biggest nuisance is the traffic.

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Nuisance in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for nuisance?

The Irish for nuisance is núis (pronounced “noosh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is núiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean nuisance (legal).

How do you pronounce núis in Irish?

Núis is said like “noosh” (IPA /nuːʃ/).

What is the plural of nuisance in Irish?

The plural of núis is núiseanna; with the article, na núiseanna means “the nuisances”. The genitive plural is núiseanna, as in laghdú na núiseanna (the reduction of nuisances).

Does núis have more than one meaning?

Yes. Núis can mean nuisance or nuisance (legal), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'núis' a native Irish word?

It is a borrowing from English 'nuisance', but it is standard; native alternatives for an annoyance include 'crá' and 'bambairne'.

How do I say someone is a nuisance?

Say 'Is núis é' or 'Is núis cheart í', or tell them 'Ná bí i do núis'.

Nuisance in Irish (Núis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage