HeyRuaHow to say “unkindness” in Irish
- Irish:
- míchineáltas
- English:
- unkindness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-khin-yawl-tus” /ˈmʲiːçɪnʲaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- míchineáltais, an mhíchineáltais (e.g. méid an mhíchineáltais, the extent of the unkindness)
What does “míchineáltas” mean?
- unkindness
- The quality of being unkind or unfriendly towards others.Also: unfriendliness, harshness, meanness.
“Míchineáltas” with the article
Here is míchineáltas after the article (an t-alt).
an míchineáltas
the unkindness
No change after an
“Míchineáltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míchineáltas, the Irish word for unkindness.
Níor thuill sí an míchineáltas sin.
She didn't deserve that unkindness.
Ghoill a mhíchineáltas go mór orm.
His unkindness hurt me deeply.
Ní fhulaingeoimid míchineáltas sa scoil seo.
We won't tolerate unkindness in this school.
Bhí náire air faoina mhíchineáltas.
He was ashamed of his unkindness.
Ní raibh aon mhíchineáltas i gceist agam.
I meant no unkindness.
Chuir a míchineáltas iontas orm.
Her unkindness surprised me.
Other nouns in Irish
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Unkindness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unkindness?
The Irish for unkindness is míchineáltas (pronounced “MEE-khin-yawl-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míchineáltas in Irish?
Míchineáltas is said like “MEE-khin-yawl-tus” (IPA /ˈmʲiːçɪnʲaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does míchineáltas have a plural?
No plural form is given for míchineáltas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míchineáltas change to mhíchineáltas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíchineáltas. After ár (our) it stays ár míchineáltas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the opposite of míchineáltas?
The opposite is cineáltas, 'kindness'; the prefix mí- makes it negative, just like 'un-' in English.
