HeyRuaHow to say “ill will” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochmhéin
- English:
- ill will
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “drokh-VAYN” /ˈdɾˠɔxˌvʲeːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochmhéine, na drochmhéine (e.g. comhartha drochmhéine, a sign of ill will)
What does “drochmhéin” mean?
- ill will
- A feeling of wanting harm to come to someone; spite or hostility towards another person.Also: malice, spite, malevolence, ill feeling.
Other Irish words for ill will: droch-chroí (ill will)
“Drochmhéin” with the article
Here is drochmhéin after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochmhéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochmhéin, the Irish word for ill will.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ill will in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ill will?
The Irish for ill will is drochmhéin (pronounced “drokh-VAYN”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce drochmhéin in Irish?
Drochmhéin is said like “drokh-VAYN” (IPA /ˈdɾˠɔxˌvʲeːnʲ/).
Does drochmhéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochmhéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochmhéin change to dhrochmhéin or ndrochmhéin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochmhéin becomes mo dhrochmhéin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochmhéin (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of drochmhéin?
The opposite is dea-mhéin, meaning goodwill, as in 'le dea-mhéin' (with good wishes).
How do I say I bear someone no ill will?
Use 'Níl drochmhéin ar bith agam dó', with 'ag' for the person feeling it and 'do' for its target.
