HeyRuaHow to say “bad relations” in Irish
- Irish:
- droch-chaidreamh
- English:
- bad relations, bad company
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “drokh-KHAD-ruv” /ˈdɾˠɔxˌxadʲɾʲəw/
- Genitive singular:
- droch-chaidrimh, an droch-chaidrimh (e.g. toradh an droch-chaidrimh, the result of the bad relations)
What does “droch-chaidreamh” mean?
“Droch-chaidreamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad relations
- A poor or unfriendly relationship between people, groups or countries.Also: poor relationship, bad terms, strained relations.
1 other meaning: bad company
- 2bad company
- Association with people who are a bad influence on someone.Also: evil communication, bad association.
“Droch-chaidreamh” with the article
Here is droch-chaidreamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Droch-chaidreamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using droch-chaidreamh, the Irish word for bad relations.
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Bad relations in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad relations?
The Irish for bad relations is droch-chaidreamh (pronounced “drokh-KHAD-ruv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bad company.
How do you pronounce droch-chaidreamh in Irish?
Droch-chaidreamh is said like “drokh-KHAD-ruv” (IPA /ˈdɾˠɔxˌxadʲɾʲəw/).
Does droch-chaidreamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for droch-chaidreamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does droch-chaidreamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Droch-chaidreamh can mean bad relations or bad company, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does droch-chaidreamh change to dhroch-chaidreamh or ndroch-chaidreamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) droch-chaidreamh becomes mo dhroch-chaidreamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndroch-chaidreamh (eclipsis).
How is droch-chaidreamh formed?
It is the prefix droch- 'bad' plus caidreamh 'relations, association', which is lenited after droch-; a hyphen is used because both elements meet at c and ch.
