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mean in Irish

mean in Irish is tútach, ceachartha, míghnaíúil — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.

mean in Irish

tútach
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
ceachartha
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
míghnaíúil
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
ocrach
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
sprionlaithe
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
ciallaigh
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
    "He's too mean to leave a decent tip."
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mean in a sentence

  • I didn't mean to interrupt you.
  • She means to finish the project by Friday.
  • What does this symbol mean?
  • A red light means stop.

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What is "mean" in Irish?

"mean" in Irish is tútach, ceachartha, míghnaíúil. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.

How do you use "mean" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In Irish, "mean" is tútach, ceachartha, míghnaíúil.

Are there other ways to say "mean" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 6 translations listed for "mean": tútach, ceachartha, míghnaíúil, ocrach, sprionlaithe, ciallaigh.

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