HeyRuaHow to say “disrespectful” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhurramach
- English:
- disrespectful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More disrespectful:
- níos neamhurramaí
- Most disrespectful:
- is neamhurramaí
- Plural:
- neamhurramacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-ur-ram-ukh” /ˈnʲawʊɾˠəməx/
What does “neamhurramach” mean?
- disrespectful
- Showing no respect for other people, rules or things that deserve respect.Also: irreverent, rude, insolent, impertinent.
Other Irish adjectives for disrespectful: mí-urramach (disrespectful)
“Neamhurramach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhurramach after dalta (pupil, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhurramacha.
More disrespectful, most disrespectful, very disrespectful
Bhí sé níos neamhurramaí ná a dheartháir. He was more disrespectful than his brother.
| more disrespectful | níos neamhurramaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhurramaí |
|---|---|---|
| most disrespectful | is neamhurramaí | in the past tense: ba neamhurramaí |
| as disrespectful as | chomh neamhurramach le | no change after chomh |
| very disrespectful | an-neamhurramach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too disrespectful | róneamhurramach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhurramach” 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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Disrespectful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disrespectful?
The Irish for disrespectful is neamhurramach (pronounced “NYAV-ur-ram-ukh”). It comes after the noun: dalta neamhurramach, a disrespectful pupil; bean neamhurramach, a disrespectful woman.
How do you say more disrespectful and most disrespectful in Irish?
níos neamhurramaí is more disrespectful and is neamhurramaí is most disrespectful. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhurramaí and ba neamhurramaí.
What is the plural of neamhurramach?
With a plural noun neamhurramach becomes neamhurramacha: daltaí neamhurramacha, mná neamhurramacha.
How do you say very disrespectful in Irish?
an-neamhurramach. Too disrespectful is róneamhurramach, and as disrespectful as is chomh neamhurramach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhurramach'?
The opposite is 'urramach', meaning respectful or venerable; 'neamh-' simply negates it.
Which preposition is used with 'neamhurramach' to say disrespectful to someone?
Use 'do' or 'le': 'Bhí sé neamhurramach leis an sagart' means he was disrespectful to the priest.
