HeyRuaHow to say “harmless” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhurchóideach
- English:
- harmless, inoffensive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More harmless:
- níos neamhurchóidí
- Most harmless:
- is neamhurchóidí
- Plural:
- neamhurchóideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ur-hoe-jukh” /ˈnʲaurˌxoːdʲəx/
What does “neamhurchóideach” mean?
“Neamhurchóideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- harmless
- Not causing or able to cause any harm or damage.Also: innocuous, safe, benign.
1 other meaning: inoffensive
- 2inoffensive
- Innocent and without malice, not meaning to hurt or offend anyone.Also: innocent, guileless, well-meaning.
“Neamhurchóideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhurchóideach after madra (dog, masculine), after nathair (snake, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhurchóideacha.
More harmless, most harmless, very harmless
Tá an leigheas seo níos neamhurchóidí ná an ceann eile. This remedy is more harmless than the other one.
| more harmless | níos neamhurchóidí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhurchóidí |
|---|---|---|
| most harmless | is neamhurchóidí | in the past tense: ba neamhurchóidí |
| as harmless as | chomh neamhurchóideach le | no change after chomh |
| very harmless | an-neamhurchóideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too harmless | róneamhurchóideach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhurchóideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Harmless in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harmless?
The Irish for harmless is neamhurchóideach (pronounced “NYOW-ur-hoe-jukh”). It comes after the noun: madra neamhurchóideach, a harmless dog; nathair neamhurchóideach, a harmless snake.
How do you say more harmless and most harmless in Irish?
níos neamhurchóidí is more harmless and is neamhurchóidí is most harmless. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhurchóidí and ba neamhurchóidí.
What is the plural of neamhurchóideach?
With a plural noun neamhurchóideach becomes neamhurchóideacha: madraí neamhurchóideacha, nathracha neamhurchóideacha.
How do you say very harmless in Irish?
an-neamhurchóideach. Too harmless is róneamhurchóideach, and as harmless as is chomh neamhurchóideach le.
Does neamhurchóideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhurchóideach can mean harmless or inoffensive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhurchóideach?
The opposite is urchóideach, meaning harmful or malignant; the prefix neamh- simply negates it. In medicine, urchóideach is also used for a malignant tumour.
