HeyRuaHow to say “heavenly” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhaí
- English:
- heavenly, celestial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More heavenly:
- níos neamhaí
- Most heavenly:
- is neamhaí
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ee” /ˈnʲaunˠiː/
What does “neamhaí” mean?
“Neamhaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heavenly
- Belonging to heaven or coming from heaven.Also: celestial, divine, of heaven.
1 other meaning: celestial
- 2celestial
- Relating to the sky or the heavens above.Also: of the sky, heavenly.
“Neamhaí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhaí after aingeal (angel, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhaí.
More heavenly, most heavenly, very heavenly
Bhí an ceol seo níos neamhaí ná aon cheol eile. This music was more heavenly than any other music.
| more heavenly | níos neamhaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most heavenly | is neamhaí | in the past tense: ba neamhaí |
| as heavenly as | chomh neamhaí le | no change after chomh |
| very heavenly | an-neamhaí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too heavenly | róneamhaí | ró- lenites |
“Neamhaí” 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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Heavenly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heavenly?
The Irish for heavenly is neamhaí (pronounced “NYOW-ee”). It comes after the noun: aingeal neamhaí, a heavenly angel; áit neamhaí, a heavenly place.
How do you say more heavenly and most heavenly in Irish?
níos neamhaí is more heavenly and is neamhaí is most heavenly. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhaí and ba neamhaí.
How do you say very heavenly in Irish?
an-neamhaí. Too heavenly is róneamhaí, and as heavenly as is chomh neamhaí le.
Does neamhaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhaí can mean heavenly or celestial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'neamhaí' related to 'neamh'?
'Neamhaí' comes from the noun 'neamh', heaven, so it means 'of heaven'. Do not confuse it with the prefix 'neamh-', meaning 'non-' or 'un-'.
