HeyRuaHow to say “bad temper” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochthiompar
- English:
- bad temper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-hyum-pur” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhʲʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- drochthiompair, an drochthiompair (e.g. taom drochthiompair, a fit of bad temper)
What does “drochthiompar” mean?
- bad temper
- A bad, irritable or sulky state of mind; ill humour.Also: ill temper, ill humour, bad mood, crossness.
“Drochthiompar” with the article
Here is drochthiompar after the article (an t-alt).
an drochthiompar
the bad temper
No change after an
“Drochthiompar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochthiompar, the Irish word for bad temper.
Tá drochthiompar air ar maidin.
He's in a bad temper this morning.
Ná bí i ndrochthiompar liomsa.
Don't be in a bad temper with me.
Bhí an drochthiompar le feiceáil ar a haghaidh.
The bad temper was visible on her face.
Tháinig sé abhaile i ndrochthiompar.
He came home in a bad temper.
Níl aon údar le do dhrochthiompar.
There's no reason for your bad temper.
Chuir an trácht drochthiompar ar an tiománaí.
The traffic put the driver in a bad mood.
D'imigh an drochthiompar de tar éis an dinnéir.
His bad temper wore off after dinner.
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Bad temper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad temper?
The Irish for bad temper is drochthiompar (pronounced “DROKH-hyum-pur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drochthiompar in Irish?
Drochthiompar is said like “DROKH-hyum-pur” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhʲʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/).
Does drochthiompar have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochthiompar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochthiompar change to dhrochthiompar or ndrochthiompar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochthiompar becomes mo dhrochthiompar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochthiompar (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is in a bad temper?
Use 'Tá drochthiompar air' (he is in a bad temper) or 'Tá sé i ndrochthiompar'.
