HeyRuaHow to say “amateur” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhghairmiúil
- English:
- amateur, unprofessional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More amateur:
- níos neamhghairmiúla
- Most amateur:
- is neamhghairmiúla
- Plural:
- neamhghairmiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ghar-im-ool” /ˈnʲaũˌɣaɾʲəmʲuːlʲ/
What does “neamhghairmiúil” mean?
“Neamhghairmiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- amateur
- Done or taking part for enjoyment rather than as a paid job.Also: non-professional, unpaid.
1 other meaning: unprofessional
- 2unprofessional
- Not reaching the standard of behaviour or skill expected of a professional.Also: amateurish, unskilled.
“Neamhghairmiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhghairmiúil after aisteoir (actor, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhghairmiúla.
More amateur, most amateur, very amateur
Bhí an dara hiarracht níos neamhghairmiúla fós. The second attempt was even more unprofessional.
| more amateur | níos neamhghairmiúla | in the past tense: ní ba neamhghairmiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most amateur | is neamhghairmiúla | in the past tense: ba neamhghairmiúla |
| as amateur as | chomh neamhghairmiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very amateur | an-neamhghairmiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too amateur | róneamhghairmiúil | ró- lenites |
“Neamhghairmiúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Amateur in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amateur?
The Irish for amateur is neamhghairmiúil (pronounced “NYOW-ghar-im-ool”). It comes after the noun: aisteoir neamhghairmiúil, an amateur actor; foireann neamhghairmiúil, an amateur team.
How do you say more amateur and most amateur in Irish?
níos neamhghairmiúla is more amateur and is neamhghairmiúla is most amateur. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhghairmiúla and ba neamhghairmiúla.
What is the plural of neamhghairmiúil?
With a plural noun neamhghairmiúil becomes neamhghairmiúla: aisteoirí neamhghairmiúla, foirne neamhghairmiúla.
How do you say very amateur in Irish?
an-neamhghairmiúil. Too amateur is róneamhghairmiúil, and as amateur as is chomh neamhghairmiúil le.
Does neamhghairmiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhghairmiúil can mean amateur or unprofessional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhghairmiúil?
The opposite is gairmiúil, professional, as in imreoir gairmiúil, a professional player.
Is there another word for amateur?
Yes, amaitéarach is also used, for example cumann amaitéarach, an amateur club.
