HeyRuaHow to say “uneasiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- míshuaimhneas
- English:
- uneasiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-hoo-iv-nyus” /ˈmʲiːˌhuəvʲnʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- míshuaimhnis, an mhíshuaimhnis (e.g. foinse an mhíshuaimhnis, the source of the unease)
What does “míshuaimhneas” mean?
- uneasiness
- A feeling of worry, restlessness or discomfort, where you cannot relax or be at peace.Also: unease, disquiet, restlessness, anxiety, discomfort.
Other Irish words for uneasiness: corrabhuais (uneasiness)
“Míshuaimhneas” with the article
Here is míshuaimhneas after the article (an t-alt).
“Míshuaimhneas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míshuaimhneas, the Irish word for uneasiness.
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Uneasiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uneasiness?
The Irish for uneasiness is míshuaimhneas (pronounced “MEE-hoo-iv-nyus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míshuaimhneas in Irish?
Míshuaimhneas is said like “MEE-hoo-iv-nyus” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhuəvʲnʲəs/).
Does míshuaimhneas have a plural?
No plural form is given for míshuaimhneas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míshuaimhneas change to mhíshuaimhneas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíshuaimhneas. After ár (our) it stays ár míshuaimhneas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'míshuaimhneas' related to 'suaimhneas'?
It is 'suaimhneas' (peace, tranquillity) with the negative prefix 'mí-', so it means the absence of peace: unease. You say 'tá míshuaimhneas orm' for 'I am uneasy'.
