HeyRuaHow to say “untidiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- míshlacht
- English:
- untidiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-hlakht” /ˈmʲiːˌl̪ˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- míshlachta, an mhíshlachta (e.g. cúis an mhíshlachta, the cause of the untidiness)
What does “míshlacht” mean?
- untidiness
- The state of being untidy, messy or badly finished in appearance.Also: messiness, slovenliness, shabbiness, lack of finish.
Other Irish words for untidiness: neamhord (disorder)
“Míshlacht” with the article
Here is míshlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Míshlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míshlacht, the Irish word for untidiness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Untidiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for untidiness?
The Irish for untidiness is míshlacht (pronounced “MEE-hlakht”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míshlacht in Irish?
Míshlacht is said like “MEE-hlakht” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌl̪ˠaxt̪ˠ/).
Does míshlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for míshlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míshlacht change to mhíshlacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíshlacht. After ár (our) it stays ár míshlacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'míshlacht' related to 'slacht'?
'Slacht' means tidiness or a good finish, and the prefix 'mí-' makes the opposite, so 'míshlacht' is untidiness. You say 'Tá slacht air' for something neat and 'Tá míshlacht air' for something untidy.
