HeyRuaHow to say “mischief” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochobair
- English:
- mischief, bad work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUKH-ub-ir” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌɔbˠəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- drochoibreacha (mischiefs)
- Genitive singular:
- drochoibre, na drochoibre (e.g. lucht na drochoibre, the wrongdoers)
- Genitive plural:
- drochoibreacha, na ndrochoibreacha (e.g. lucht na ndrochoibreacha, the perpetrators of the misdeeds)
What does “drochobair” mean?
“Drochobair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mischief
- Bad or wicked behaviour, especially mischief or misdeeds that cause harm or trouble.Also: misdeed, wrongdoing, evil deed, bad work.
1 other meaning: bad work
- 2bad work
- Work that is badly or poorly done.Also: poor workmanship, shoddy work.
Other Irish words for mischief: diabhlaíocht (devilment), mísc (mischief)
“Drochobair” with the article
The plural of mischief in Irish is drochoibreacha. Here is drochobair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochobair, the Irish word for mischief.
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Mischief in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mischief?
The Irish for mischief is drochobair (pronounced “DRUKH-ub-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drochoibreacha. Depending on context it can also mean bad work.
How do you pronounce drochobair in Irish?
Drochobair is said like “DRUKH-ub-ir” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌɔbˠəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of mischief in Irish?
The plural of drochobair is drochoibreacha; with the article, na drochoibreacha means “the mischiefs”. The genitive plural is drochoibreacha, as in lucht na ndrochoibreacha (the perpetrators of the misdeeds).
Does drochobair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochobair can mean mischief or bad work, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochobair change to dhrochobair or ndrochobair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochobair becomes mo dhrochobair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochobair (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is up to mischief?
Use 'ag drochobair', as in 'Tá siad ag drochobair arís', they are up to mischief again.
