HeyRuaHow to say “misbehaviour” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochiompar
- English:
- misbehaviour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROKH-um-pur” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- drochiompair, an drochiompair (e.g. fadhb an drochiompair, the problem of misbehaviour)
What does “drochiompar” mean?
- misbehaviour
- Bad or improper conduct, especially by a child or pupil.Also: bad behaviour, misconduct, bad conduct.
Other Irish words for misbehaviour: mí-iompar (misbehaviour)
“Drochiompar” with the article
Here is drochiompar after the article (an t-alt).
“Drochiompar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochiompar, the Irish word for misbehaviour.
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Misbehaviour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for misbehaviour?
The Irish for misbehaviour is drochiompar (pronounced “DROKH-um-pur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drochiompar in Irish?
Drochiompar is said like “DROKH-um-pur” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/).
Does drochiompar have a plural?
No plural form is given for drochiompar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drochiompar change to dhrochiompar or ndrochiompar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochiompar becomes mo dhrochiompar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochiompar (eclipsis).
How is drochiompar formed?
It is the prefix droch- (bad) plus iompar (behaviour, carriage); the opposite is dea-iompar (good behaviour).
Does iompar on its own always mean behaviour?
No, iompar also means carrying or transport, as in iompar poiblí (public transport), but drochiompar only means bad behaviour.
