HeyRuaHow to say “harmless” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhdhochrach
- English:
- harmless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More harmless:
- níos neamhdhochraí
- Most harmless:
- is neamhdhochraí
- Plural:
- neamhdhochracha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ghukh-rukh” /ˈnʲaũɣɔxɾˠəx/
What does “neamhdhochrach” mean?
- harmless
- Not causing any harm or injury.Also: innocuous, inoffensive, safe, non-harmful.
“Neamhdhochrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhdhochrach after ainmhí (animal, masculine), after bó (cow, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhdhochracha.
More harmless, most harmless, very harmless
Tá an leigheas seo níos neamhdhochraí ná an ceann eile. This remedy is more harmless than the other one.
| more harmless | níos neamhdhochraí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhdhochraí |
|---|---|---|
| most harmless | is neamhdhochraí | in the past tense: ba neamhdhochraí |
| as harmless as | chomh neamhdhochrach le | no change after chomh |
| very harmless | an-neamhdhochrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too harmless | róneamhdhochrach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhdhochrach” 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 neamhdhochrach (pronounced “NYOW-ghukh-rukh”). It comes after the noun: ainmhí neamhdhochrach, a harmless animal; bó neamhdhochrach, a harmless cow.
How do you say more harmless and most harmless in Irish?
níos neamhdhochraí is more harmless and is neamhdhochraí is most harmless. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhdhochraí and ba neamhdhochraí.
What is the plural of neamhdhochrach?
With a plural noun neamhdhochrach becomes neamhdhochracha: ainmhithe neamhdhochracha, ba neamhdhochracha.
How do you say very harmless in Irish?
an-neamhdhochrach. Too harmless is róneamhdhochrach, and as harmless as is chomh neamhdhochrach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhdhochrach'?
The opposite is 'dochrach', meaning harmful; 'neamh-' simply negates it, giving 'harmless'.
