HeyRuaHow to say “bad thing” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochrud
- English:
- bad thing, rascal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAWKH-rud” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxɾˠʊd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- drochrudaí
- Genitive singular:
- drochruda, an drochruda (e.g. olc an drochruda, the harm of the bad thing)
- Genitive plural:
- drochrudaí, na ndrochrudaí (e.g. liosta na ndrochrudaí, the list of bad things)
What does “drochrud” mean?
“Drochrud” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bad thing
- Something bad, harmful or evil; a wicked or worthless thing.Also: evil, harm, something bad.
1 other meaning: rascal
- 2rascal
- A bad or mischievous person, often said of a child.Also: bad lot, rogue, scamp.
“Drochrud” with the article
The plural of bad thing in Irish is drochrudaí. Here is drochrud after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochrud” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochrud, the Irish word for bad thing.
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Bad thing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad thing?
The Irish for bad thing is drochrud (pronounced “DRAWKH-rud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drochrudaí. Depending on context it can also mean rascal.
How do you pronounce drochrud in Irish?
Drochrud is said like “DRAWKH-rud” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxɾˠʊd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bad thing in Irish?
The plural of drochrud is drochrudaí; with the article, it is na drochrudaí. The genitive plural is drochrudaí, as in liosta na ndrochrudaí (the list of bad things).
Does drochrud have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochrud can mean bad thing or rascal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochrud change to dhrochrud or ndrochrud?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochrud becomes mo dhrochrud (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochrud (eclipsis).
Is drochrud the same as olc?
Olc is the abstract word for evil or badness, while drochrud means a particular bad thing or bad deed, as in 'Rinne sé drochrud'.
