HeyRuaHow to say “hostile” in Irish
- Irish:
- naimhdeach
- English:
- hostile, spiteful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More hostile:
- níos naimhdí
- Most hostile:
- is naimhdí
- Plural:
- naimhdeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NOW-dyukh” /n̪ˠəuːd̪ˠəx/
What does “naimhdeach” mean?
“Naimhdeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hostile
- Unfriendly and showing opposition, like an enemy.Also: antagonistic, unfriendly, inimical.
1 other meaning: spiteful
- 2spiteful
- Wanting to harm or hurt others.Also: malevolent, malicious, vindictive.
Other Irish adjectives for hostile: míchairdiúil (unfriendly)
“Naimhdeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is naimhdeach after dearcadh (outlook, masculine), after tír (country, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, naimhdeacha.
More hostile, most hostile, very hostile
Bhí sé níos naimhdí ná riamh inné. He was more hostile than ever yesterday.
| more hostile | níos naimhdí | in the past tense: ní ba naimhdí |
|---|---|---|
| most hostile | is naimhdí | in the past tense: ba naimhdí |
| as hostile as | chomh naimhdeach le | no change after chomh |
| very hostile | an-naimhdeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too hostile | rónaimhdeach | ró- lenites |
“Naimhdeach” 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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Hostile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hostile?
The Irish for hostile is naimhdeach (pronounced “NOW-dyukh”). It comes after the noun: dearcadh naimhdeach, a hostile outlook; tír naimhdeach, a hostile country.
How do you say more hostile and most hostile in Irish?
níos naimhdí is more hostile and is naimhdí is most hostile. In the past tense they become ní ba naimhdí and ba naimhdí.
What is the plural of naimhdeach?
With a plural noun naimhdeach becomes naimhdeacha: dearcthaí naimhdeacha, tíortha naimhdeacha.
How do you say very hostile in Irish?
an-naimhdeach. Too hostile is rónaimhdeach, and as hostile as is chomh naimhdeach le.
Does naimhdeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Naimhdeach can mean hostile or spiteful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with naimhdeach?
Use do or le for the person: bhí sé naimhdeach dom, or i leith for an idea: naimhdeach i leith an athraithe.
What noun is naimhdeach related to?
It comes from namhaid, enemy, and the related noun naimhdeas means hostility.
