HeyRuaHow to say “bad taste” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochbhlas
- English:
- bad taste, dislike
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-vlas” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwl̪ˠasˠ/
- Plural:
- drochbhlasanna (bad tastes)
- Genitive singular:
- drochbhlais, an drochbhlais (e.g. cúis an drochbhlais, the cause of the bad taste)
- Genitive plural:
- drochbhlasanna, na ndrochbhlasanna (e.g. cúis na ndrochbhlasanna, the cause of the bad tastes)
What does “drochbhlas” mean?
“Drochbhlas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad taste
- An unpleasant, sour or nasty taste, especially one left in the mouth.Also: nasty taste, sour taste, aftertaste, unpleasant taste.
1 other meaning: dislike
- 2dislike
- A feeling of distaste or dislike for something or someone.Also: distaste, aversion.
“Drochbhlas” with the article
The plural of bad taste in Irish is drochbhlasanna. Here is drochbhlas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochbhlas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochbhlas, the Irish word for bad taste.
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Bad taste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad taste?
The Irish for bad taste is drochbhlas (pronounced “DROKH-vlas”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drochbhlasanna. Depending on context it can also mean dislike.
How do you pronounce drochbhlas in Irish?
Drochbhlas is said like “DROKH-vlas” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwl̪ˠasˠ/).
What is the plural of bad taste in Irish?
The plural of drochbhlas is drochbhlasanna; with the article, na drochbhlasanna means “the bad tastes”. The genitive plural is drochbhlasanna, as in cúis na ndrochbhlasanna (the cause of the bad tastes).
Does drochbhlas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochbhlas can mean bad taste or dislike, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochbhlas change to dhrochbhlas or ndrochbhlas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochbhlas becomes mo dhrochbhlas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochbhlas (eclipsis).
How do I say I dislike something using drochbhlas?
Use 'tá drochbhlas agam ar': 'Tá drochbhlas agam ar an mbia sin' means I dislike that food.
