HeyRuaHow to say “bad habit” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochbhéas
- English:
- bad habit, bad manners
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-vayss” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌvʲeːsˠ/
- Plural:
- drochbhéasa (bad habits)
- Genitive singular:
- drochbhéasa, an drochbhéasa (e.g. leigheas an drochbhéasa, the cure for the bad habit)
- Genitive plural:
- drochbhéas, na ndrochbhéas (e.g. leigheas na ndrochbhéas, the cure for bad habits)
What does “drochbhéas” mean?
“Drochbhéas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad habit
- A bad or harmful habit or practice that someone has fallen into.Also: vice, bad custom.
1 other meaning: bad manners
- 2bad manners
- Rude or impolite behaviour; usually used in the plural.Also: rudeness, impoliteness, ill manners.
“Drochbhéas” with the article
The plural of bad habit in Irish is drochbhéasa. Here is drochbhéas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochbhéas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochbhéas, the Irish word for bad habit.
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Bad habit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad habit?
The Irish for bad habit is drochbhéas (pronounced “DROKH-vayss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drochbhéasa. Depending on context it can also mean bad manners.
How do you pronounce drochbhéas in Irish?
Drochbhéas is said like “DROKH-vayss” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌvʲeːsˠ/).
What is the plural of bad habit in Irish?
The plural of drochbhéas is drochbhéasa; with the article, na drochbhéasa means “the bad habits”. The genitive plural is drochbhéas, as in leigheas na ndrochbhéas (the cure for bad habits).
Does drochbhéas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochbhéas can mean bad habit or bad manners, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochbhéas change to dhrochbhéas or ndrochbhéas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochbhéas becomes mo dhrochbhéas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochbhéas (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'drochbhéas'?
The opposite is 'dea-bhéas', a good habit, and in the plural 'dea-bhéasa' means good manners.
How do I say someone has bad manners?
Use the plural: 'Tá drochbhéasa air' or 'Tá drochbhéasa aige', both meaning he has bad manners.
