HeyRuaHow to say “ignorance” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamheolas
- English:
- ignorance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-oh-lus” /ˈnʲav(ə)ˌoːləs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamheolais, an neamheolais (e.g. leibhéal an neamheolais, the level of ignorance)
What does “neamheolas” mean?
- ignorance
- A lack of knowledge or information about something.Also: lack of knowledge, unawareness, unfamiliarity.
Other Irish words for ignorance: aineolas (ignorance)
“Neamheolas” with the article
Here is neamheolas after the article (an t-alt).
an neamheolas
the ignorance
No change after an
“Neamheolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamheolas, the Irish word for ignorance.
Ní leithscéal é neamheolas.
Ignorance is no excuse.
Bhí ionadh orm faoin neamheolas a bhí air.
I was surprised at his ignorance.
Rinne mé an botún sin as neamheolas.
I made that mistake out of ignorance.
Is mór an neamheolas atá ann faoin ábhar.
There is great ignorance about the subject.
Admhaím mo neamheolas ar an gceist sin.
I admit my ignorance on that question.
Tá an fhadhb fréamhaithe i neamheolas.
The problem is rooted in ignorance.
Caithfimid deireadh a chur leis an neamheolas sin.
We must put an end to that ignorance.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ignorance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ignorance?
The Irish for ignorance is neamheolas (pronounced “NYAV-oh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamheolas in Irish?
Neamheolas is said like “NYAV-oh-lus” (IPA /ˈnʲav(ə)ˌoːləs/).
Does neamheolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamheolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'neamheolas' and 'aineolas'?
Both mean ignorance; 'aineolas' is the more common word, while 'neamheolas' stresses a simple absence of knowledge, from 'neamh-' (non-) plus 'eolas' (knowledge).
