Sentimentality in Irish (Maoithneachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sentimentality?

The Irish for sentimentality is maoithneachas (pronounced “MWEE-nyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tenderness.

Q: Does maoithneachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Maoithneachas can mean sentimentality or tenderness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sentimentality” in Irish

Irish:: maoithneachas
English:: sentimentality, tenderness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MWEE-nyukh-us” /ˈmˠiːnʲəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: maoithneachais, an mhaoithneachais (e.g. tonn mhaoithneachais, a wave of sentimentality)

What does “maoithneachas” mean?

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

sentimentality: An excessive or tender show of feeling, especially emotion that is soft or nostalgic.Also: sentimentalism, mawkishness, sentiment.

1 other meaning: tenderness

2tenderness: Softness of heart or tender feeling towards someone or something.Also: tender feeling, emotion.

“Maoithneachas” with the article

Here is maoithneachas after the article (an t-alt).

an maoithneachas

the sentimentality

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“Maoithneachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using maoithneachas, the Irish word for sentimentality.

Níl aon mhaoithneachas ag baint leis an scéal.

There's no sentimentality in the story.

Tá an iomarca maoithneachais san amhrán sin.

There's too much sentimentality in that song.

Tháinig maoithneachas orm nuair a chonaic mé an seanteach.

I got sentimental when I saw the old house.

Ní maith liom an maoithneachas i scannáin den sórt sin.

I don't like the sentimentality in films like that.

Labhair sé gan mhaoithneachas faoina óige.

He spoke about his youth without sentimentality.

Is é an maoithneachas an locht is mó ar an leabhar.

Sentimentality is the book's biggest flaw.

Bhí sí ag gol le maoithneachas ag an mbainis.

She was crying with emotion at the wedding.

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Sentimentality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sentimentality?

The Irish for sentimentality is maoithneachas (pronounced “MWEE-nyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tenderness.

How do you pronounce maoithneachas in Irish?

Maoithneachas is said like “MWEE-nyukh-us” (IPA /ˈmˠiːnʲəxəsˠ/).

Does maoithneachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for maoithneachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does maoithneachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Maoithneachas can mean sentimentality or tenderness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does maoithneachas change to mhaoithneachas?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaoithneachas. After ár (our) it stays ár maoithneachas, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'maoithneachas' different from 'mothúchán'?

'Mothúchán' is any emotion or feeling, while 'maoithneachas' is soft, tender or excessive feeling, often sentimentality. The adjective is 'maoithneach', sentimental.

Sentimentality in Irish (Maoithneachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage