HeyRuaHow to say “careless” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-aireach
- English:
- careless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More careless:
- níos neamh-airí
- Most careless:
- is neamh-airí
- Plural:
- neamh-aireacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-ar-uh-ukh” /ˈnʲav ˌaɾʲəx/
What does “neamh-aireach” mean?
- careless
- Not paying attention or not taking care.Also: inattentive, heedless, negligent, unmindful.
Other Irish adjectives for careless: míchúramach (careless), neamhchúramach (careless), mífhreagrach (irresponsible)
“Neamh-aireach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamh-aireach after tiománaí (driver, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamh-aireacha.
More careless, most careless, very careless
Tá sé níos neamh-airí ná a dheartháir. He is more careless than his brother.
| more careless | níos neamh-airí | in the past tense: ní ba neamh-airí |
|---|---|---|
| most careless | is neamh-airí | in the past tense: ba neamh-airí |
| as careless as | chomh neamh-aireach le | no change after chomh |
| very careless | an-neamh-aireach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too careless | róneamh-aireach | ró- lenites |
“Neamh-aireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Careless in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for careless?
The Irish for careless is neamh-aireach (pronounced “NYAV-ar-uh-ukh”). It comes after the noun: tiománaí neamh-aireach, a careless driver; bean neamh-aireach, a careless woman.
How do you say more careless and most careless in Irish?
níos neamh-airí is more careless and is neamh-airí is most careless. In the past tense they become ní ba neamh-airí and ba neamh-airí.
What is the plural of neamh-aireach?
With a plural noun neamh-aireach becomes neamh-aireacha: tiománaithe neamh-aireacha, mná neamh-aireacha.
How do you say very careless in Irish?
an-neamh-aireach. Too careless is róneamh-aireach, and as careless as is chomh neamh-aireach le.
What is the opposite of neamh-aireach?
The opposite is aireach, meaning attentive or careful. Cúramach is also commonly used for careful.
Is there a more common word for careless?
Yes, míchúramach is the more everyday word for careless, while neamh-aireach stresses lack of attention.
