HeyRuaHow to say “absentee” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhláithrí
- English:
- absentee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-LAA-hree” /ˈnʲaulˠaːhɾʲiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- neamhláithrithe (absentees)
- Genitive singular:
- neamhláithrí, an neamhláithrí (e.g. ainm an neamhláithrí, the absentee's name)
- Genitive plural:
- neamhláithrithe, na neamhláithrithe (e.g. liosta na neamhláithrithe, the list of absentees)
What does “neamhláithrí” mean?
- absentee
- A person who is absent, especially one who regularly fails to attend or who lives away from their property.Also: absent person, non-attender.
“Neamhláithrí” with the article
The plural of absentee in Irish is neamhláithrithe. Here is neamhláithrí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an neamhláithrí
the absentee
No change after an
na neamhláithrithe
the absentees
Plural: no change after na
“Neamhláithrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhláithrí, the Irish word for absentee.
Bhí neamhláithrí amháin sa rang inniu.
There was one absentee in the class today.
Scríobh an múinteoir ainm an neamhláithrí síos.
The teacher wrote down the absentee's name.
Bhí go leor neamhláithrithe ag an gcruinniú.
There were a lot of absentees at the meeting.
Ba thiarna talún neamhláithrí é.
He was an absentee landlord.
Coinníonn an rúnaí liosta na neamhláithrithe.
The secretary keeps the list of absentees.
Ní raibh ach neamhláithrí nó dhó ann.
There were only one or two absentees.
Cuireadh fios ar na neamhláithrithe ar fad.
All the absentees were sent for.
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Absentee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for absentee?
The Irish for absentee is neamhláithrí (pronounced “nyav-LAA-hree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neamhláithrithe.
How do you pronounce neamhláithrí in Irish?
Neamhláithrí is said like “nyav-LAA-hree” (IPA /ˈnʲaulˠaːhɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of absentee in Irish?
The plural of neamhláithrí is neamhláithrithe; with the article, na neamhláithrithe means “the absentees”. The genitive plural is neamhláithrithe, as in liosta na neamhláithrithe (the list of absentees).
What is the difference between neamhláithrí and neamhláithreacht?
Neamhláithrí is the person who is absent, while neamhláithreacht is absence itself.
