Unsettled state in Irish (Míshocracht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for unsettled state?

The Irish for unsettled state is míshocracht (pronounced “MEE-hok-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean discomfort.

Q: Does míshocracht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míshocracht can mean unsettled state or discomfort, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “unsettled state” in Irish

Irish:: míshocracht
English:: unsettled state, discomfort
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MEE-hok-rukht” /ˈmʲiːˌhɔkɾəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: míshocrachta, na míshocrachta (e.g. tréimhse míshocrachta, a period of unrest)

What does “míshocracht” mean?

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

unsettled state: A state of being unsettled, unstable or without order, for example in a situation, the weather or a country.Also: instability, unrest, disorder, unsettledness.

1 other meaning: discomfort

2discomfort: Physical or mental unease, a feeling of not being comfortable or at ease.Also: unease, uneasiness, restlessness.

“Míshocracht” with the article

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

an mhíshocracht

the unsettled state

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Míshocracht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using míshocracht, the Irish word for unsettled state.

Bhí míshocracht mhór sa tír an bhliain sin.

There was great unrest in the country that year.

Chuir an mhíshocracht san aimsir isteach ar na feirmeoirí.

The unsettled weather bothered the farmers.

Mhothaigh sí míshocracht ina goile ar maidin.

She felt discomfort in her stomach this morning.

Is tréimhse míshocrachta í seo don chomhlacht.

This is a period of instability for the company.

Ní maith liom an mhíshocracht seo ar chor ar bith.

I don't like this uncertainty at all.

Tá míshocracht ar mo chroí ó chuala mé an scéal.

My heart has been uneasy since I heard the news.

Tháinig deireadh leis an míshocracht sa deireadh.

The unrest finally came to an end.

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Unsettled state in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for unsettled state?

The Irish for unsettled state is míshocracht (pronounced “MEE-hok-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean discomfort.

How do you pronounce míshocracht in Irish?

Míshocracht is said like “MEE-hok-rukht” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌhɔkɾəxt̪/).

Does míshocracht have a plural?

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

Does míshocracht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Míshocracht can mean unsettled state or discomfort, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does míshocracht change to mhíshocracht?

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

How is 'míshocracht' related to 'socracht'?

'Míshocracht' is 'socracht' (settledness, calm, comfort) with the negative prefix 'mí-', which lenites the s, so it means unsettledness or discomfort.

Unsettled state in Irish (Míshocracht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage