HeyRuaHow to say “careless” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchúramach
- English:
- careless, carefree
- Word type:
- adjective
- More careless:
- níos neamhchúramaí
- Most careless:
- is neamhchúramaí
- Plural:
- neamhchúramacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-khoo-ra-makh” /ˈnʲaw.xuːɾˠəmˠəx/
What does “neamhchúramach” mean?
“Neamhchúramach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- careless
- Not taking enough care or attention over what you do.Also: negligent, heedless, reckless.
1 other meaning: carefree
- 2carefree
- Free from worry or responsibility.Also: unconcerned, nonchalant.
Other Irish adjectives for careless: míchúramach (careless), mífhreagrach (irresponsible)
“Neamhchúramach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchúramach 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, neamhchúramacha.
More careless, most careless, very careless
Tá sé níos neamhchúramaí ná a dheartháir. He is more careless than his brother.
| more careless | níos neamhchúramaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchúramaí |
|---|---|---|
| most careless | is neamhchúramaí | in the past tense: ba neamhchúramaí |
| as careless as | chomh neamhchúramach le | no change after chomh |
| very careless | an-neamhchúramach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too careless | róneamhchúramach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchúramach” 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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Careless in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for careless?
The Irish for careless is neamhchúramach (pronounced “NYAV-khoo-ra-makh”). It comes after the noun: tiománaí neamhchúramach, a careless driver; bean neamhchúramach, a careless woman.
How do you say more careless and most careless in Irish?
níos neamhchúramaí is more careless and is neamhchúramaí is most careless. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchúramaí and ba neamhchúramaí.
What is the plural of neamhchúramach?
With a plural noun neamhchúramach becomes neamhchúramacha: tiománaithe neamhchúramacha, mná neamhchúramacha.
How do you say very careless in Irish?
an-neamhchúramach. Too careless is róneamhchúramach, and as careless as is chomh neamhchúramach le.
Does neamhchúramach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchúramach can mean careless or carefree, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neamhchúramach' and 'míchúramach'?
Both mean careless and are largely interchangeable; 'míchúramach' is perhaps more common in everyday speech, while 'neamhchúramach' can also suggest being carefree.
Which preposition is used with 'neamhchúramach'?
Use 'le' or 'faoi': 'neamhchúramach le hairgead' means careless with money.
