HeyRuaHow to say “ill will” in Irish
- Irish:
- droch-chroí
- English:
- ill will, weak heart
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “drokh-KHREE” /ˈdɾˠɔxˌxɾˠiː/
- Genitive singular:
- droch-chroí, an droch-chroí (e.g. lucht an droch-chroí, people of ill will)
What does “droch-chroí” mean?
“Droch-chroí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ill will
- A bad or malicious disposition towards others; spite or ill nature.Also: malice, evil disposition, ill nature, spite.
1 other meaning: weak heart
- 2weak heart
- A heart in poor health, a weak or failing heart.Also: bad heart, heart condition.
Other Irish words for ill will: drochmhéin (ill will)
“Droch-chroí” with the article
Here is droch-chroí after the article (an t-alt).
“Droch-chroí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using droch-chroí, the Irish word for ill will.
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Ill will in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ill will?
The Irish for ill will is droch-chroí (pronounced “drokh-KHREE”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean weak heart.
How do you pronounce droch-chroí in Irish?
Droch-chroí is said like “drokh-KHREE” (IPA /ˈdɾˠɔxˌxɾˠiː/).
Does droch-chroí have a plural?
No plural form is given for droch-chroí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does droch-chroí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Droch-chroí can mean ill will or weak heart, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does droch-chroí change to dhroch-chroí or ndroch-chroí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) droch-chroí becomes mo dhroch-chroí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndroch-chroí (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has no malice in them?
Say 'Níl droch-chroí ar bith ann', literally 'there is no bad heart in him'. The opposite quality is 'croí maith' or 'dea-chroí'.
