Suspicion in Irish (Drochamhras): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for suspicion?

The Irish for suspicion is drochamhras (pronounced “DROKH-ow-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misgiving.

Q: Does drochamhras have more than one meaning?

Yes. Drochamhras can mean suspicion or misgiving, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “suspicion” in Irish

Irish:: drochamhras
English:: suspicion, misgiving
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “DROKH-ow-ruhs” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌəuɾˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: drochamhrais, an drochamhrais (e.g. cúis drochamhrais, grounds for suspicion)

What does “drochamhras” mean?

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

suspicion: A feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or cannot be trusted.Also: distrust, mistrust, suspiciousness.

1 other meaning: misgiving

2misgiving: A feeling of doubt or worry about whether something is right or will turn out well.Also: doubt, apprehension.

Other Irish words for suspicion: mí-amhras (suspicion)

“Drochamhras” with the article

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

an drochamhras

the suspicion

No change after an

“Drochamhras” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using drochamhras, the Irish word for suspicion.

Bhí drochamhras agam air ón tús.

I was suspicious of him from the start.

Níl aon drochamhras orm fúithi.

I have no suspicion about her.

Tháinig drochamhras ar na gardaí faoin scéal.

The guards became suspicious about the story.

D'fhéach sí orm le drochamhras.

She looked at me with suspicion.

Ní raibh cúis drochamhrais ar bith ann.

There was no reason for suspicion at all.

Chuir a chuid freagraí drochamhras orm.

His answers made me suspicious.

Bhí an drochamhras le feiceáil ar a aghaidh.

The suspicion was visible on his face.

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Suspicion in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for suspicion?

The Irish for suspicion is drochamhras (pronounced “DROKH-ow-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misgiving.

How do you pronounce drochamhras in Irish?

Drochamhras is said like “DROKH-ow-ruhs” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔxˌəuɾˠəsˠ/).

Does drochamhras have a plural?

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

Does drochamhras have more than one meaning?

Yes. Drochamhras can mean suspicion or misgiving, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does drochamhras change to dhrochamhras or ndrochamhras?

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

What is the difference between 'amhras' and 'drochamhras'?

'Amhras' is doubt or suspicion in general, while 'drochamhras' specifically suggests suspecting someone of wrongdoing or bad intent. 'Tá amhras orm' can mean 'I doubt it', but 'tá drochamhras agam air' means 'I suspect him'.

Which preposition do I use with 'drochamhras'?

You say 'tá drochamhras agam ar dhuine' (I suspect someone), and the feeling itself can come on you: 'tháinig drochamhras orm'.

Suspicion in Irish (Drochamhras): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage