HeyRuaHow to say “spite” in Irish
- Irish:
- mioscais
- English:
- spite, mischief
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIS-kish” /ˈmʲɪskəʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- mioscaise, na mioscaise (e.g. lucht mioscaise, spiteful people, mischief-makers)
What does “mioscais” mean?
“Mioscais” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spite
- A feeling of ill will or malice that makes someone want to hurt or annoy another person.Also: malice, ill will, rancour, mischief.
“Mioscais” with the article
Here is mioscais after the article (an t-alt).
“Mioscais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mioscais, the Irish word for spite.
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Spite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spite?
The Irish for spite is mioscais (pronounced “MIS-kish”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mischief.
How do you pronounce mioscais in Irish?
Mioscais is said like “MIS-kish” (IPA /ˈmʲɪskəʃ/).
Does mioscais have a plural?
No plural form is given for mioscais in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mioscais have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mioscais can mean spite or mischief, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mioscais change to mhioscais?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhioscais. After ár (our) it stays ár mioscais, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'out of spite' in Irish?
Use le mioscais or as mioscais: rinne sé é le mioscais, 'he did it out of spite'.
Is mioscais the same as olc?
Olc is broader, meaning evil or anger, while mioscais specifically means spite or deliberate mischief-making.
