HeyRuaHow to say “bad reputation” in Irish
- Irish:
- droch-chlú
- English:
- bad reputation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “drukh-KHLOO” /ˈdɾˠɔx ˌxlˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- droch-chlú, an droch-chlú (e.g. de bharr an droch-chlú, because of the bad reputation)
What does “droch-chlú” mean?
- bad reputation
- A poor or shameful name that a person, place or thing has among other people.Also: bad name, notoriety, disrepute, ill repute.
Other Irish words for bad reputation: droch-cháil (bad reputation), drochtheist (bad reputation), drochainm (bad name)
“Droch-chlú” with the article
Here is droch-chlú after the article (an t-alt).
“Droch-chlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using droch-chlú, the Irish word for bad reputation.
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Bad reputation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad reputation?
The Irish for bad reputation is droch-chlú (pronounced “drukh-KHLOO”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce droch-chlú in Irish?
Droch-chlú is said like “drukh-KHLOO” (IPA /ˈdɾˠɔx ˌxlˠuː/).
Does droch-chlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for droch-chlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does droch-chlú change to dhroch-chlú or ndroch-chlú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) droch-chlú becomes mo dhroch-chlú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndroch-chlú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between droch-chlú and míchlú?
Both mean a bad reputation; míchlú is a single word and slightly more formal, while droch-chlú is a compound of droch and clú. You say 'tá droch-chlú air' or 'tá míchlú air'.
Which preposition is used with droch-chlú?
Use ar: 'tá droch-chlú ar an áit' means the place has a bad reputation.
