HeyRuaHow to say “harm” in Irish
- Irish:
- urchóid
- English:
- harm, iniquity, malignancy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-uh-khohj” /ˈɔɾˠəxoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- urchóidí (harms)
- Genitive singular:
- urchóide, na hurchóide (e.g. lucht na hurchóide, the mischief-makers)
- Genitive plural:
- urchóidí, na n-urchóidí (e.g. méid na n-urchóidí, the extent of the harms)
What does “urchóid” mean?
“Urchóid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- harm
- Hurt, damage or mischief done to someone or something.Also: hurt, mischief, damage, injury.
2 other meanings: iniquity or malignancy
“Urchóid” with the article
The plural of harm in Irish is urchóidí. Here is urchóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urchóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urchóid, the Irish word for harm.
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Harm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harm?
The Irish for harm is urchóid (pronounced “UR-uh-khohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is urchóidí. Depending on context it can also mean iniquity or malignancy.
How do you pronounce urchóid in Irish?
Urchóid is said like “UR-uh-khohj” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠəxoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of harm in Irish?
The plural of urchóid is urchóidí; with the article, na hurchóidí means “the harms”. The genitive plural is urchóidí, as in méid na n-urchóidí (the extent of the harms).
Does urchóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urchóid can mean harm, iniquity or malignancy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urchóid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urchóid (the harm), a hurchóid (her harm), a n-urchóid (their harm), na hurchóidí (the harms).
What is the difference between urchóid and dochar?
Dochar is the everyday word for harm, as in 'Níl dochar ann'. Urchóid often suggests malice or malignancy, and the adjective urchóideach is used of malignant tumours.
