HeyRuaHow to say “bad example” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochshampla
- English:
- bad example
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-how-mpluh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhaumˠpˠl̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- drochshampla, an drochshampla (e.g. contúirt an drochshampla, the danger of the bad example)
What does “drochshampla” mean?
- bad example
- Behaviour that others may copy and that leads them to do wrong.Also: poor example, bad influence, scandal.
“Drochshampla” with the article
Here is drochshampla after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochshampla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochshampla, the Irish word for bad example.
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Bad example in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad example?
The Irish for bad example is drochshampla (pronounced “DROKH-how-mpluh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drochshampla in Irish?
Drochshampla is said like “DROKH-how-mpluh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhaumˠpˠl̪ˠə/).
Does drochshampla have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochshampla in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochshampla change to dhrochshampla or ndrochshampla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochshampla becomes mo dhrochshampla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochshampla (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to set a bad example' in Irish?
Use the verb tabhair: 'drochshampla a thabhairt do dhuine', for example 'Thug sé drochshampla dúinn'.
What is the opposite of drochshampla?
The opposite is 'dea-shampla' (good example); 'eiseamláir' also means a model or example to follow.
