HeyRuaHow to say “bad breath” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochanáil
- English:
- bad breath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-an-awl” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌanˠaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- drochanála, na drochanála (e.g. leigheas drochanála, a cure for bad breath)
What does “drochanáil” mean?
- bad breath
- Breath that has an unpleasant smell.Also: halitosis, foul breath.
“Drochanáil” with the article
Here is drochanáil after the article (an t-alt).
an drochanáil
the bad breath
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Drochanáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochanáil, the Irish word for bad breath.
Tá drochanáil air ar maidin.
He has bad breath in the morning.
Is féidir le gairleog drochanáil a thabhairt duit.
Garlic can give you bad breath.
Bíonn náire air mar gheall ar an drochanáil.
He is embarrassed because of the bad breath.
Cabhraíonn an fiaclóir le cúiseanna drochanála a aimsiú.
The dentist helps find the causes of bad breath.
Cuireann mo dhrochanáil isteach orm.
My bad breath bothers me.
Bíonn drochanáil ar an madra i gcónaí.
The dog always has bad breath.
Ní maith liom drochanáil ar dhuine ar bith.
I don't like bad breath on anyone.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Bad breath in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad breath?
The Irish for bad breath is drochanáil (pronounced “DROKH-an-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce drochanáil in Irish?
Drochanáil is said like “DROKH-an-awl” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌanˠaːlʲ/).
Does drochanáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochanáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochanáil change to dhrochanáil or ndrochanáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochanáil becomes mo dhrochanáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochanáil (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has bad breath?
Use 'tá drochanáil air' or 'tá drochanáil uirthi', with the preposition 'ar'.
