HeyRuaHow to say “self-confidence” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-mhuinín
- English:
- self-confidence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-VWIN-een” /ˈdʲa ˌwɪnʲiːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-mhuiníne, na dea-mhuiníne (e.g. easpa dea-mhuiníne, lack of confidence)
What does “dea-mhuinín” mean?
- self-confidence
- A healthy, positive trust in yourself or in something, a good sense of confidence.Also: confidence, assurance, optimism.
Other Irish words for self-confidence: féinmhuinín (self-confidence)
“Dea-mhuinín” with the article
Here is dea-mhuinín after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-mhuinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-mhuinín, the Irish word for self-confidence.
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Self-confidence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-confidence?
The Irish for self-confidence is dea-mhuinín (pronounced “dya-VWIN-een”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-mhuinín in Irish?
Dea-mhuinín is said like “dya-VWIN-een” (IPA /ˈdʲa ˌwɪnʲiːnʲ/).
Does dea-mhuinín have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-mhuinín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-mhuinín change to dhea-mhuinín or ndea-mhuinín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-mhuinín becomes mo dhea-mhuinín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-mhuinín (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-mhuinín' different from 'muinín'?
'Muinín' simply means trust or confidence, while 'dea-mhuinín' adds 'dea-' (good) and stresses a positive, healthy confidence; 'féinmhuinín' is the usual word for self-confidence.
