HeyRuaHow to say “bad condition” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochbhail
- English:
- bad condition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-vwal” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwalʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochbhaile, na drochbhaile (e.g. cúis na drochbhaile, the cause of the poor condition)
What does “drochbhail” mean?
- bad condition
- A poor or bad state of repair or health, as when something has been neglected or someone is unwell.Also: bad state, disrepair, poor condition, bad shape.
Other Irish words for bad condition: drochghléas (bad condition), droch-chor (bad state)
“Drochbhail” with the article
Here is drochbhail after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochbhail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochbhail, the Irish word for bad condition.
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Bad condition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad condition?
The Irish for bad condition is drochbhail (pronounced “DROKH-vwal”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce drochbhail in Irish?
Drochbhail is said like “DROKH-vwal” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwalʲ/).
Does drochbhail have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochbhail in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochbhail change to dhrochbhail or ndrochbhail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochbhail becomes mo dhrochbhail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochbhail (eclipsis).
How is 'drochbhail' usually used?
It is most often used with 'ar' or 'i': 'tá drochbhail ar an teach' or 'tá an teach i ndrochbhail', both meaning the house is in bad condition.
What is the opposite of 'drochbhail'?
The opposite is 'dea-bhail' or simply 'bail mhaith', a good condition; 'bail' alone means condition or state.
