HeyRuaHow to say “churlishness” in Irish
- Irish:
- doicheall
- English:
- churlishness, reluctance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-hyul” /ˈd̪ˠɔhəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- doichill, an doichill (e.g. lucht an doichill, the churlish people)
What does “doicheall” mean?
“Doicheall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- churlishness
- An unfriendly, grudging attitude, especially an unwillingness to welcome or entertain people.Also: inhospitality, unfriendliness, grudging welcome.
1 other meaning: reluctance
- 2reluctance
- Unwillingness to do something.Also: unwillingness, grudgingness.
“Doicheall” with the article
Here is doicheall after the article (an t-alt).
“Doicheall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doicheall, the Irish word for churlishness.
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Churlishness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for churlishness?
The Irish for churlishness is doicheall (pronounced “DOH-hyul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean reluctance.
How do you pronounce doicheall in Irish?
Doicheall is said like “DOH-hyul” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔhəl̪ˠ/).
Does doicheall have a plural?
No plural form is given for doicheall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does doicheall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Doicheall can mean churlishness or reluctance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does doicheall change to dhoicheall or ndoicheall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doicheall becomes mo dhoicheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoicheall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between doicheall and drogall?
Drogall is simple reluctance to do something, while doicheall especially suggests an inhospitable, grudging attitude towards people, as in 'chuir sé doicheall romham'.
What does 'brú ar an doicheall' mean?
It means imposing on someone's hospitality where you are not welcome, as in 'níl mé ag iarraidh brú ar an doicheall'.
