HeyRuaHow to say “dissipation” in Irish
- Irish:
- drabhlás
- English:
- dissipation, waste
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROW-laws” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠəul̪ˠɑːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- drabhláis, an drabhláis (e.g. saol an drabhláis, the life of dissipation)
What does “drabhlás” mean?
“Drabhlás” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dissipation
- Wild, careless living with too much drinking and carousing.Also: debauchery, carousing, licentiousness, revelry.
1 other meaning: waste
- 2waste
- Careless or wasteful spending or squandering of something.Also: squandering, extravagance, prodigality.
“Drabhlás” with the article
Here is drabhlás after the article (an t-alt).
“Drabhlás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drabhlás, the Irish word for dissipation.
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Dissipation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dissipation?
The Irish for dissipation is drabhlás (pronounced “DROW-laws”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean waste.
How do you pronounce drabhlás in Irish?
Drabhlás is said like “DROW-laws” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠəul̪ˠɑːsˠ/).
Does drabhlás have a plural?
No plural form is given for drabhlás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does drabhlás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drabhlás can mean dissipation or waste, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drabhlás change to dhrabhlás or ndrabhlás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drabhlás becomes mo dhrabhlás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrabhlás (eclipsis).
How is drabhlás different from ragairne?
Ragairne is staying out late revelling, while drabhlás suggests a more general dissolute or wasteful way of life.
