Unevenness in Irish (Míchothrom): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for unevenness?

The Irish for unevenness is míchothrom (pronounced “MEE-khuh-rum”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean unfairness.

Q: Does míchothrom have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míchothrom can mean unevenness or unfairness, depending on context; the first is the most common. Míchothrom also has its own entry as an adjective meaning unfair.

How to say “unevenness” in Irish

Irish:: míchothrom
English:: unevenness, unfairness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “MEE-khuh-rum” /ˈmʲiːˌxɔɾˠəmˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: míchothroim, an mhíchothroim (e.g. leigheas an mhíchothroim, the remedy for the unfairness)

What does “míchothrom” mean?

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

unevenness: An uneven surface or a state of being out of balance or out of level.Also: uneven surface, imbalance, lack of balance.

1 other meaning: unfairness

2unfairness: Unequal or unfair treatment or measure given to someone; an injustice.Also: inequality, injustice, unequal measure, unfair treatment.

Other entries for “míchothrom”

The same spelling has its own page as:

míchothromunfair · adjective

“Míchothrom” with the article

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

an míchothrom

the unevenness

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“Míchothrom” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using míchothrom, the Irish word for unevenness.

Tá an tseilf ar míchothrom.

The shelf is out of level.

Rinneadh míchothrom orainn sa chomórtas.

We were treated unfairly in the competition.

Ní maith liom an míchothrom sin.

I don't like that unfairness.

Bhí an bord ar míchothrom ar an urlár.

The table was unbalanced on the floor.

Tá míchothrom mór sa chóras.

There is great inequality in the system.

Caithfimid deireadh a chur leis an míchothrom.

We must put an end to the unfairness.

Ba é sin cúis an mhíchothroim.

That was the cause of the imbalance.

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Unevenness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for unevenness?

The Irish for unevenness is míchothrom (pronounced “MEE-khuh-rum”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean unfairness.

How do you pronounce míchothrom in Irish?

Míchothrom is said like “MEE-khuh-rum” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌxɔɾˠəmˠ/).

Does míchothrom have a plural?

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

Does míchothrom have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míchothrom can mean unevenness or unfairness, depending on context; the first is the most common. Míchothrom also has its own entry as an adjective meaning unfair.

Why does míchothrom change to mhíchothrom?

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

How is 'ar míchothrom' used?

'Ar míchothrom' means out of level or unbalanced, as in 'Tá an pictiúr ar míchothrom', the picture is crooked. It is the opposite of 'ar cothrom'.

What is the difference between 'míchothrom' and 'éagóir'?

'Míchothrom' stresses unequal or unbalanced treatment, while 'éagóir' is a general word for wrong or injustice.

Unevenness in Irish (Míchothrom): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage