HeyRuaHow to say “bad language” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochbhéal
- English:
- bad language
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-vayl” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌvʲeːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochbhéil, an drochbhéil (e.g. lucht drochbhéil, foul-mouthed people)
What does “drochbhéal” mean?
- bad language
- Foul, abusive or insulting talk, the habit of speaking badly or rudely.Also: foul language, abusive language, foul mouth, scurrility.
Other Irish words for bad language: drochtheanga (bad language), droch-chaint (bad language)
“Drochbhéal” with the article
Here is drochbhéal after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochbhéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochbhéal, the Irish word for bad language.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bad language in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad language?
The Irish for bad language is drochbhéal (pronounced “DROKH-vayl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drochbhéal in Irish?
Drochbhéal is said like “DROKH-vayl” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌvʲeːlˠ/).
Does drochbhéal have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochbhéal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochbhéal change to dhrochbhéal or ndrochbhéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochbhéal becomes mo dhrochbhéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochbhéal (eclipsis).
How do you say someone is foul-mouthed using drochbhéal?
You say 'tá drochbhéal air' or 'tá drochbhéal aige', meaning he has a foul mouth. To abuse someone verbally is 'drochbhéal a thabhairt do dhuine'.
