HeyRuaHow to say “bad trait” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochthréith
- English:
- bad trait
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-hray” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhɾʲeːh/
- Plural:
- drochthréithe (bad traits)
- Genitive singular:
- drochthréithe, na drochthréithe (e.g. fréamh na drochthréithe, the root of the bad trait)
- Genitive plural:
- drochthréithe, na ndrochthréithe (e.g. liosta na ndrochthréithe, the list of bad traits)
What does “drochthréith” mean?
- bad trait
- A bad quality or fault in a person's character.Also: vice, fault, failing, bad quality, bad habit.
“Drochthréith” with the article
The plural of bad trait in Irish is drochthréithe. Here is drochthréith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochthréith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochthréith, the Irish word for bad trait.
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Bad trait in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad trait?
The Irish for bad trait is drochthréith (pronounced “DROKH-hray”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drochthréithe.
How do you pronounce drochthréith in Irish?
Drochthréith is said like “DROKH-hray” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌhɾʲeːh/).
What is the plural of bad trait in Irish?
The plural of drochthréith is drochthréithe; with the article, na drochthréithe means “the bad traits”. The genitive plural is drochthréithe, as in liosta na ndrochthréithe (the list of bad traits).
Why does drochthréith change to dhrochthréith or ndrochthréith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochthréith becomes mo dhrochthréith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochthréith (eclipsis).
How does drochthréith differ from tréith?
Tréith is any trait or quality, good or bad; drochthréith adds the prefix droch- to mean specifically a bad trait. A good trait can be called dea-thréith or bua.
