HeyRuaHow to say “bad weather” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochaimsir
- English:
- bad weather
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-am-shir” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxamʲʃəɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochaimsire, na drochaimsire (e.g. de bharr na drochaimsire, because of the bad weather)
What does “drochaimsir” mean?
- bad weather
- Weather that is wet, stormy, cold or otherwise unpleasant.Also: foul weather, inclement weather, stormy weather.
Other Irish words for bad weather: doineann (bad weather)
“Drochaimsir” with the article
Here is drochaimsir after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochaimsir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochaimsir, the Irish word for bad weather.
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Bad weather in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad weather?
The Irish for bad weather is drochaimsir (pronounced “DROKH-am-shir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce drochaimsir in Irish?
Drochaimsir is said like “DROKH-am-shir” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxamʲʃəɾʲ/).
Does drochaimsir have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochaimsir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochaimsir change to dhrochaimsir or ndrochaimsir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochaimsir becomes mo dhrochaimsir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochaimsir (eclipsis).
Is there a single Irish word for bad weather besides 'drochaimsir'?
Yes, 'doineann' means stormy or bad weather, the opposite of 'soineann' (fair weather); 'drochaimsir' is simply 'droch' (bad) plus 'aimsir' (weather).
Why is it written as one word?
The prefix 'droch' always joins onto the noun it describes and lenites it where possible, as in 'drochaimsir' and 'drochlá' (bad day).
