HeyRuaHow to say “bad name” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochainm
- English:
- bad name, nickname
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUKH-an-im” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌanʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- drochainmneacha (bad names)
- Genitive singular:
- drochainm, an drochainm (e.g. cúis an drochainm, the reason for the bad name)
- Genitive plural:
- drochainmneacha, na ndrochainmneacha (e.g. liosta na ndrochainmneacha, the list of bad names)
What does “drochainm” mean?
“Drochainm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad name
- A bad reputation, or an unpleasant or insulting name given to someone or something.Also: bad reputation, notoriety, ill repute.
1 other meaning: nickname
- 2nickname
- An insulting or abusive name used to call someone.Also: insulting name, abusive name.
Other Irish words for bad name: droch-chlú (bad reputation)
“Drochainm” with the article
The plural of bad name in Irish is drochainmneacha. Here is drochainm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochainm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochainm, the Irish word for bad name.
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Bad name in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad name?
The Irish for bad name is drochainm (pronounced “DRUKH-an-im”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drochainmneacha. Depending on context it can also mean nickname.
How do you pronounce drochainm in Irish?
Drochainm is said like “DRUKH-an-im” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌanʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of bad name in Irish?
The plural of drochainm is drochainmneacha; with the article, na drochainmneacha means “the bad names”. The genitive plural is drochainmneacha, as in liosta na ndrochainmneacha (the list of bad names).
Does drochainm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochainm can mean bad name or nickname, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochainm change to dhrochainm or ndrochainm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochainm becomes mo dhrochainm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochainm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'drochainm' and 'leasainm'?
'Leasainm' is a neutral nickname, while 'drochainm' is a bad reputation or an insulting name.
How do I say something has a bad name?
Use 'Tá drochainm ar...', for example 'Tá drochainm ar an teach tábhairne sin'.
