Rudeness in Irish (Drochmhúineadh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for rudeness?

The Irish for rudeness is drochmhúineadh (pronounced “drokh-VOO-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean viciousness.

Q: Does drochmhúineadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Drochmhúineadh can mean rudeness or viciousness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “rudeness” in Irish

Irish:: drochmhúineadh
English:: rudeness, viciousness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “drokh-VOO-nyuh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwuːnʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: drochmhúinte, an drochmhúinte (e.g. comhartha drochmhúinte, a sign of bad manners)

What does “drochmhúineadh” mean?

“Drochmhúineadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

rudeness: Bad manners or impolite behaviour, the result of being badly brought up.Also: bad manners, impoliteness, ill-breeding, bad upbringing.

1 other meaning: viciousness

2viciousness: Bad training or bad temper in an animal, such as a horse that kicks or bites.Also: bad training, bad temper.

Other Irish words for rudeness: dímhúineadh (bad manners), míbhéasaíocht (bad manners), mímhúineadh (bad manners), mímhodh (bad manners)

“Drochmhúineadh” with the article

Here is drochmhúineadh after the article (an t-alt).

an drochmhúineadh

the rudeness

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“Drochmhúineadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using drochmhúineadh, the Irish word for rudeness.

Is drochmhúineadh é sin, a pháiste.

That's bad manners, child.

Ní fhéadfainn cur suas lena dhrochmhúineadh.

I couldn't put up with his rudeness.

Bhí náire orm faoin drochmhúineadh a léirigh sé.

I was ashamed of the rudeness he showed.

Ba mhór an drochmhúineadh gan buíochas a ghabháil.

It was very rude not to say thank you.

Gabh mo leithscéal as mo dhrochmhúineadh aréir.

Excuse my rudeness last night.

Níor thaitin a dhrochmhúineadh leis an múinteoir.

The teacher didn't like his rudeness.

Níl aon leithscéal ann don drochmhúineadh sin.

There's no excuse for that rudeness.

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Rudeness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rudeness?

The Irish for rudeness is drochmhúineadh (pronounced “drokh-VOO-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean viciousness.

How do you pronounce drochmhúineadh in Irish?

Drochmhúineadh is said like “drokh-VOO-nyuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌwuːnʲə/).

Does drochmhúineadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for drochmhúineadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does drochmhúineadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Drochmhúineadh can mean rudeness or viciousness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does drochmhúineadh change to dhrochmhúineadh or ndrochmhúineadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drochmhúineadh becomes mo dhrochmhúineadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrochmhúineadh (eclipsis).

How is 'drochmhúineadh' related to 'múineadh'?

'Múineadh' means teaching and also good manners, so 'drochmhúineadh' is literally bad teaching, that is bad manners. The adjective is 'drochmhúinte', rude.

How do I say someone is rude?

Use the adjective: 'Tá sé drochmhúinte', or the noun: 'Tá drochmhúineadh air'.

Rudeness in Irish (Drochmhúineadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage