HeyRuaHow to say “bad state” in Irish
- Irish:
- droch-chor
- English:
- bad state, ill-treatment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “drokh-KHOR” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔx ˌxɔɾˠ/
- Plural:
- droch-chora (bad states)
- Genitive singular:
- droch-choir, an droch-choir (e.g. de bharr an droch-choir, because of the bad state)
- Genitive plural:
- droch-chor, na ndroch-chor (e.g. iarmhairt na ndroch-chor, the consequence of the bad conditions)
What does “droch-chor” mean?
“Droch-chor” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad state
- A poor or bad condition that something or someone is in.Also: bad condition, poor condition, bad shape, plight.
1 other meaning: ill-treatment
- 2ill-treatment
- Bad treatment given to a person or animal.Also: mistreatment, ill-usage, bad treatment.
Other Irish words for bad state: drochbhail (bad condition)
“Droch-chor” with the article
The plural of bad state in Irish is droch-chora. Here is droch-chor after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Droch-chor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using droch-chor, the Irish word for bad state.
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Bad state in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad state?
The Irish for bad state is droch-chor (pronounced “drokh-KHOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is droch-chora. Depending on context it can also mean ill-treatment.
How do you pronounce droch-chor in Irish?
Droch-chor is said like “drokh-KHOR” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔx ˌxɔɾˠ/).
What is the plural of bad state in Irish?
The plural of droch-chor is droch-chora; with the article, na droch-chora means “the bad states”. The genitive plural is droch-chor, as in iarmhairt na ndroch-chor (the consequence of the bad conditions).
Does droch-chor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Droch-chor can mean bad state or ill-treatment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does droch-chor change to dhroch-chor or ndroch-chor?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) droch-chor becomes mo dhroch-chor (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndroch-chor (eclipsis).
How is 'droch-chor' used in a sentence?
It usually follows 'ar': 'Tá droch-chor ar an gcarr' means the car is in bad condition, and 'droch-chor a chur ar dhuine' means to ill-treat someone.
Is 'droch-chor' the same as 'drochíde'?
They overlap: 'drochíde' means abuse or rough treatment, while 'droch-chor' more often means a bad state or condition.
