HeyRuaHow to say “poor opinion” in Irish
- Irish:
- drochbharúil
- English:
- poor opinion, suspicion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “drokh-WAR-ool” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwəɾˠuːlʲ/
- Plural:
- drochbharúlacha (poor opinions)
- Genitive singular:
- drochbharúla, na drochbharúla (e.g. cúis na drochbharúla, the reason for the poor opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- drochbharúlacha, na ndrochbharúlacha (e.g. cúis na ndrochbharúlacha, the reason for the poor opinions)
What does “drochbharúil” mean?
“Drochbharúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- poor opinion
- A bad or low opinion of someone or something.Also: bad opinion, low opinion, unfavourable opinion.
1 other meaning: suspicion
- 2suspicion
- A suspicion or bad notion that someone has done wrong.Also: misgiving, distrust.
“Drochbharúil” with the article
The plural of poor opinion in Irish is drochbharúlacha. Here is drochbharúil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drochbharúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drochbharúil, the Irish word for poor opinion.
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Poor opinion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poor opinion?
The Irish for poor opinion is drochbharúil (pronounced “drokh-WAR-ool”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drochbharúlacha. Depending on context it can also mean suspicion.
How do you pronounce drochbharúil in Irish?
Drochbharúil is said like “drokh-WAR-ool” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwəɾˠuːlʲ/).
What is the plural of poor opinion in Irish?
The plural of drochbharúil is drochbharúlacha; with the article, na drochbharúlacha means “the poor opinions”. The genitive plural is drochbharúlacha, as in cúis na ndrochbharúlacha (the reason for the poor opinions).
Does drochbharúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drochbharúil can mean poor opinion or suspicion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drochbharúil change to dhrochbharúil or ndrochbharúil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochbharúil becomes mo dhrochbharúil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochbharúil (eclipsis).
Which preposition follows drochbharúil?
Use 'de': 'tá drochbharúil agam de', I have a poor opinion of him. The opposite is 'dea-bharúil'.
