HeyRuaHow to say “disorder” in Irish
- Irish:
- drocheagar
- English:
- disorder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUKH-ag-ur” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxaɡəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- drocheagair, an drocheagair (e.g. de bharr an drocheagair, because of the disorder)
What does “drocheagar” mean?
- disorder
- A state of bad organisation or untidiness, where things are not arranged properly.Also: disarray, mess, disorganisation, bad arrangement.
Other Irish words for disorder: neamhord (disorder), anord (disorder), mí-eagar (disorder)
“Drocheagar” with the article
Here is drocheagar after the article (an t-alt).
“Drocheagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drocheagar, the Irish word for disorder.
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Disorder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disorder?
The Irish for disorder is drocheagar (pronounced “DRUKH-ag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drocheagar in Irish?
Drocheagar is said like “DRUKH-ag-ur” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxaɡəɾˠ/).
Does drocheagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for drocheagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drocheagar change to dhrocheagar or ndrocheagar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drocheagar becomes mo dhrocheagar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrocheagar (eclipsis).
How is 'drocheagar' formed?
It combines the prefix droch- 'bad' with 'eagar' 'arrangement, order', so it literally means 'bad order'. The opposite is 'dea-eagar' or simply 'eagar'.
How do I say something is in a mess?
Use 'ar': 'Tá drocheagar ar an seomra' means 'The room is in a mess'.
