HeyRuaHow to say “bad report” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochthuairisc
- English:
- bad report
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-hoor-ishk” /ˈdɾˠɔxˌhuəɾʲɪʃc/
- Plural:
- drochthuairiscí (bad reports)
- Genitive singular:
- drochthuairisce, na drochthuairisce (e.g. cúis na drochthuairisce, the reason for the bad report)
- Genitive plural:
- drochthuairiscí, na ndrochthuairiscí (e.g. foinse na ndrochthuairiscí, the source of the bad reports)
What does “drochthuairisc” mean?
- bad report
- An unfavourable account or report about someone or something, especially one that damages their reputation.Also: bad reputation, unfavourable account, bad name, ill report.
“Drochthuairisc” with the article
The plural of bad report in Irish is drochthuairiscí. Here is drochthuairisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochthuairisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochthuairisc, the Irish word for bad report.
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Bad report in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad report?
The Irish for bad report is drochthuairisc (pronounced “DROKH-hoor-ishk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drochthuairiscí.
How do you pronounce drochthuairisc in Irish?
Drochthuairisc is said like “DROKH-hoor-ishk” (IPA /ˈdɾˠɔxˌhuəɾʲɪʃc/).
What is the plural of bad report in Irish?
The plural of drochthuairisc is drochthuairiscí; with the article, na drochthuairiscí means “the bad reports”. The genitive plural is drochthuairiscí, as in foinse na ndrochthuairiscí (the source of the bad reports).
Why does drochthuairisc change to dhrochthuairisc or ndrochthuairisc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochthuairisc becomes mo dhrochthuairisc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochthuairisc (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has a bad name?
Say "tá drochthuairisc air" or "tá drochcháil air"; "tuairisc" on its own is just a report or account.
