HeyRuaHow to say “evil eye” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochshúil
- English:
- evil eye, dirty look
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “drokh-HOOL” /ˌd̪ˠɾˠɔxˈhuːlʲ/
- Plural:
- drochshúile (evil eyes)
- Genitive singular:
- drochshúile, na drochshúile (e.g. cumhacht na drochshúile, the power of the evil eye)
- Genitive plural:
- drochshúl, na ndrochshúl (e.g. cumhacht na ndrochshúl, the power of evil eyes)
What does “drochshúil” mean?
“Drochshúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- evil eye
- A supposed power to harm people, animals or things simply by looking at them, a belief found in folklore.Also: jinx, curse, overlooking.
1 other meaning: dirty look
- 2dirty look
- A hostile, unfriendly or suspicious look given to someone.Also: glare, hostile look, black look.
“Drochshúil” with the article
The plural of evil eye in Irish is drochshúile. Here is drochshúil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochshúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochshúil, the Irish word for evil eye.
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Evil eye in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for evil eye?
The Irish for evil eye is drochshúil (pronounced “drokh-HOOL”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drochshúile. Depending on context it can also mean dirty look.
How do you pronounce drochshúil in Irish?
Drochshúil is said like “drokh-HOOL” (IPA /ˌd̪ˠɾˠɔxˈhuːlʲ/).
What is the plural of evil eye in Irish?
The plural of drochshúil is drochshúile; with the article, na drochshúile means “the evil eyes”. The genitive plural is drochshúl, as in cumhacht na ndrochshúl (the power of evil eyes).
Does drochshúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochshúil can mean evil eye or dirty look, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochshúil change to dhrochshúil or ndrochshúil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochshúil becomes mo dhrochshúil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochshúil (eclipsis).
How do you say someone gave you a dirty look?
Use 'drochshúil a thabhairt ar dhuine': Thug sé drochshúil orm, he gave me a dirty look.
