HeyRuaHow to say “bad result” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochthoradh
- English:
- bad result, poor yield
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-hor-uh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhɔɾˠə/
- Plural:
- drochthorthaí (bad results)
- Genitive singular:
- drochthoraidh, an drochthoraidh (e.g. eagla an drochthoraidh, fear of the bad outcome)
- Genitive plural:
- drochthorthaí, na ndrochthorthaí (e.g. eagla na ndrochthorthaí, fear of the bad results)
What does “drochthoradh” mean?
“Drochthoradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad result
- A poor or unwelcome outcome or consequence of something.Also: bad outcome, ill effect, adverse consequence, bad consequence.
1 other meaning: poor yield
- 2poor yield
- A poor crop or poor return from land or effort.Also: bad crop, poor harvest.
“Drochthoradh” with the article
The plural of bad result in Irish is drochthorthaí. Here is drochthoradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochthoradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochthoradh, the Irish word for bad result.
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Bad result in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad result?
The Irish for bad result is drochthoradh (pronounced “DROKH-hor-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drochthorthaí. Depending on context it can also mean poor yield.
How do you pronounce drochthoradh in Irish?
Drochthoradh is said like “DROKH-hor-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhɔɾˠə/).
What is the plural of bad result in Irish?
The plural of drochthoradh is drochthorthaí; with the article, na drochthorthaí means “the bad results”. The genitive plural is drochthorthaí, as in eagla na ndrochthorthaí (fear of the bad results).
Does drochthoradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochthoradh can mean bad result or poor yield, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochthoradh change to dhrochthoradh or ndrochthoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochthoradh becomes mo dhrochthoradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochthoradh (eclipsis).
How does 'drochthoradh' relate to 'toradh'?
It is 'droch' (bad) prefixed to 'toradh' (result, fruit), which is lenited: drochthoradh. The opposite idea is 'dea-thoradh' (good result).
