HeyRuaHow to say “suspicion” in Irish
- Irish:
- mí-amhras
- English:
- suspicion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “mee-OW-ruhs” /mʲiːˈəuɾˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mí-amhrais, an mhí-amhrais (e.g. faoi scamall mí-amhrais, under a cloud of suspicion)
What does “mí-amhras” mean?
- suspicion
- A feeling that someone may be guilty of something or cannot be trusted.Also: mistrust, distrust, misgiving.
Other Irish words for suspicion: drochamhras (suspicion)
“Mí-amhras” with the article
Here is mí-amhras after the article (an t-alt).
“Mí-amhras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mí-amhras, the Irish word for suspicion.
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Suspicion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suspicion?
The Irish for suspicion is mí-amhras (pronounced “mee-OW-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mí-amhras in Irish?
Mí-amhras is said like “mee-OW-ruhs” (IPA /mʲiːˈəuɾˠəsˠ/).
Does mí-amhras have a plural?
No plural form is given for mí-amhras in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mí-amhras change to mhí-amhras?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhí-amhras. After ár (our) it stays ár mí-amhras, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mí-amhras and amhras?
Amhras usually means doubt, while mí-amhras means suspicion of wrongdoing or distrust of a person. Tá amhras orm means I doubt it; tá mí-amhras agam air means I suspect him.
