HeyRuaHow to say “bad debt” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochfhiach
- English:
- bad debt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-ee-ukh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxiəx/
- Plural:
- drochfhiacha (bad debts)
- Genitive singular:
- drochfhéich, an drochfhéich (e.g. díscríobh an drochfhéich, the writing off of the bad debt)
- Genitive plural:
- drochfhiach, na ndrochfhiach (e.g. méadú na ndrochfhiach, the increase in bad debts)
What does “drochfhiach” mean?
- bad debt
- A debt that is unlikely ever to be paid back.Also: unrecoverable debt, irrecoverable debt.
“Drochfhiach” with the article
The plural of bad debt in Irish is drochfhiacha. Here is drochfhiach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochfhiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochfhiach, the Irish word for bad debt.
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Bad debt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad debt?
The Irish for bad debt is drochfhiach (pronounced “DROKH-ee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drochfhiacha.
How do you pronounce drochfhiach in Irish?
Drochfhiach is said like “DROKH-ee-ukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxiəx/).
What is the plural of bad debt in Irish?
The plural of drochfhiach is drochfhiacha; with the article, na drochfhiacha means “the bad debts”. The genitive plural is drochfhiach, as in méadú na ndrochfhiach (the increase in bad debts).
Why does drochfhiach change to dhrochfhiach or ndrochfhiach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochfhiach becomes mo dhrochfhiach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochfhiach (eclipsis).
How is drochfhiach related to fiach?
It is fiach (debt) with the prefix droch- (bad), which lenites it, so fiach becomes fhiach and the f is silent.
Is this the same fiach as the word for hunting or raven?
No, drochfhiach is built on fiach meaning debt; fiach meaning hunting or raven are separate words.
