HeyRuaHow to say “disregard” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhaird
- English:
- disregard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ardj” /ˈnʲəuˌaːɾˠdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhairde, na neamhairde (e.g. toradh na neamhairde, the result of the disregard)
What does “neamhaird” mean?
- disregard
- The act of paying no attention to someone or something; mostly used in the phrase 'déan neamhaird de' meaning to ignore.Also: ignoring, heedlessness, inattention, neglect.
Other Irish words for disregard: neamhshuim (indifference)
“Neamhaird” with the article
Here is neamhaird after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhaird
the disregard
No change after an
“Neamhaird” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhaird, the Irish word for disregard.
Sméid sí orthu ach rinne siad neamhaird di.
She nodded at them but they ignored her.
Ná déan neamhaird den mhúinteoir.
Don't ignore the teacher.
Rinne an rialtas neamhaird de na gearáin.
The government ignored the complaints.
Ní féidir neamhaird a dhéanamh den fhadhb seo.
This problem can't be ignored.
Chuir a neamhaird fearg ar a mháthair.
His disregard made his mother angry.
Rinne siad neamhaird iomlán de na rialacha sábháilteachta.
They completely ignored the safety rules.
Rinne mé neamhaird den teachtaireacht sin.
I ignored that message.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Disregard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disregard?
The Irish for disregard is neamhaird (pronounced “NYOW-ardj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhaird in Irish?
Neamhaird is said like “NYOW-ardj” (IPA /ˈnʲəuˌaːɾˠdʲ/).
Does neamhaird have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhaird in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'to ignore someone' in Irish?
Use 'neamhaird a dhéanamh de', for example 'rinne siad neamhaird di', they ignored her.
How is 'neamhaird' related to 'aird'?
'Aird' means attention or notice, and the prefix 'neamh-' negates it, so 'neamhaird' is lack of attention, disregard.
