HeyRuaHow to say “contempt” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochmheas
- English:
- contempt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-vass” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxvʲas̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochmheasa, an drochmheasa (e.g. comhartha an drochmheasa, the sign of contempt)
What does “drochmheas” mean?
- contempt
- A feeling that someone or something is worthless or deserves no respect.Also: disrespect, disdain, scorn, low opinion.
Other Irish words for contempt: dímheas (contempt), tarcaisne (contempt), beagmheas (disrespect)
“Drochmheas” with the article
Here is drochmheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochmheas, the Irish word for contempt.
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Contempt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contempt?
The Irish for contempt is drochmheas (pronounced “DROKH-vass”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drochmheas in Irish?
Drochmheas is said like “DROKH-vass” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxvʲas̪ˠ/).
Does drochmheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochmheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochmheas change to dhrochmheas or ndrochmheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochmheas becomes mo dhrochmheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochmheas (eclipsis).
How do I say I have contempt for something?
Use 'ar': tá drochmheas agam ar an rud sin, 'I have contempt for that thing'. To treat with contempt is 'drochmheas a chaitheamh le'.
What is the difference between drochmheas and meas?
'Meas' means respect or esteem, and the prefix 'droch-' (bad) turns it into its opposite, 'drochmheas', contempt.
