HeyRuaHow to say “distrust” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochmhuinín
- English:
- distrust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUKH-wih-neen” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwɪnʲiːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochmhuiníne, na drochmhuiníne (e.g. cúis na drochmhuiníne, the cause of the distrust)
What does “drochmhuinín” mean?
- distrust
- A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something; suspicion.Also: mistrust, suspicion, lack of confidence.
Other Irish words for distrust: drochamhras (suspicion)
“Drochmhuinín” with the article
Here is drochmhuinín after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochmhuinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochmhuinín, the Irish word for distrust.
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Distrust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distrust?
The Irish for distrust is drochmhuinín (pronounced “DRUKH-wih-neen”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce drochmhuinín in Irish?
Drochmhuinín is said like “DRUKH-wih-neen” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwɪnʲiːnʲ/).
Does drochmhuinín have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochmhuinín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochmhuinín change to dhrochmhuinín or ndrochmhuinín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochmhuinín becomes mo dhrochmhuinín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochmhuinín (eclipsis).
Which preposition goes with drochmhuinín?
Like muinín, it takes 'as': tá drochmhuinín agam as, meaning I distrust him.
How is drochmhuinín different from amhras?
Drochmhuinín is a lack of trust in a person or thing, while amhras is doubt or suspicion more generally.
