HeyRuaHow to say “discontinuous” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhleanúnach
- English:
- discontinuous, inconsistent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More discontinuous:
- níos neamhleanúnaí
- Most discontinuous:
- is neamhleanúnaí
- Plural:
- neamhleanúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-lan-oo-nukh” /ˈnʲaulˠanˠuːnˠəx/
What does “neamhleanúnach” mean?
“Neamhleanúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- discontinuous
- Not continuing without a break; happening in separate parts or with gaps.Also: intermittent, broken, not continuous.
1 other meaning: inconsistent
- 2inconsistent
- Not following on logically or not keeping to the same line or pattern.Also: incoherent, disjointed, inconsequent.
“Neamhleanúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhleanúnach after scéal (story, masculine), after argóint (argument, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhleanúnacha.
More discontinuous, most discontinuous, very discontinuous
Bhí an dara caibidil níos neamhleanúnaí ná an chéad cheann. The second chapter was more disjointed than the first.
| more discontinuous | níos neamhleanúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhleanúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most discontinuous | is neamhleanúnaí | in the past tense: ba neamhleanúnaí |
| as discontinuous as | chomh neamhleanúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very discontinuous | an-neamhleanúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too discontinuous | róneamhleanúnach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhleanúnach” 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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Discontinuous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discontinuous?
The Irish for discontinuous is neamhleanúnach (pronounced “NYOW-lan-oo-nukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal neamhleanúnach, a discontinuous story; argóint neamhleanúnach, a discontinuous argument.
How do you say more discontinuous and most discontinuous in Irish?
níos neamhleanúnaí is more discontinuous and is neamhleanúnaí is most discontinuous. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhleanúnaí and ba neamhleanúnaí.
What is the plural of neamhleanúnach?
With a plural noun neamhleanúnach becomes neamhleanúnacha: scéalta neamhleanúnacha, argóintí neamhleanúnacha.
How do you say very discontinuous in Irish?
an-neamhleanúnach. Too discontinuous is róneamhleanúnach, and as discontinuous as is chomh neamhleanúnach le.
Does neamhleanúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhleanúnach can mean discontinuous or inconsistent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhleanúnach'?
The opposite is 'leanúnach', meaning continuous or consistent, as in 'measúnú leanúnach' (continuous assessment).
