HeyRuaHow to say “illegitimate” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhdhlisteanach
- English:
- illegitimate, unlawful, disloyal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More illegitimate:
- níos neamhdhlisteanaí
- Most illegitimate:
- is neamhdhlisteanaí
- Plural:
- neamhdhlisteanacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-gleesh-tyan-ukh” /ˈnʲaʊˌɣlʲiʃtʲənˠəx/
What does “neamhdhlisteanach” mean?
“Neamhdhlisteanach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- illegitimate
- Not legitimate, especially of a child born to parents who are not married to each other.Also: born out of wedlock.
2 other meanings: unlawful or disloyal
- 2unlawful
- Not allowed by law or not legally valid.Also: illegal, not legitimate, invalid.
- 3disloyal
- Not loyal or faithful to a person, ruler or cause.Also: unfaithful.
“Neamhdhlisteanach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhdhlisteanach after leanbh (child, masculine), after iníon (daughter, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhdhlisteanacha.
More illegitimate, most illegitimate, very illegitimate
Bhí an socrú seo níos neamhdhlisteanaí ná an ceann eile. This arrangement was more unlawful than the other one.
| more illegitimate | níos neamhdhlisteanaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhdhlisteanaí |
|---|---|---|
| most illegitimate | is neamhdhlisteanaí | in the past tense: ba neamhdhlisteanaí |
| as illegitimate as | chomh neamhdhlisteanach le | no change after chomh |
| very illegitimate | an-neamhdhlisteanach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too illegitimate | róneamhdhlisteanach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhdhlisteanach” 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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Illegitimate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for illegitimate?
The Irish for illegitimate is neamhdhlisteanach (pronounced “NYAV-gleesh-tyan-ukh”). It comes after the noun: leanbh neamhdhlisteanach, an illegitimate child; iníon neamhdhlisteanach, an illegitimate daughter.
How do you say more illegitimate and most illegitimate in Irish?
níos neamhdhlisteanaí is more illegitimate and is neamhdhlisteanaí is most illegitimate. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhdhlisteanaí and ba neamhdhlisteanaí.
What is the plural of neamhdhlisteanach?
With a plural noun neamhdhlisteanach becomes neamhdhlisteanacha: leanaí neamhdhlisteanacha, iníonacha neamhdhlisteanacha.
How do you say very illegitimate in Irish?
an-neamhdhlisteanach. Too illegitimate is róneamhdhlisteanach, and as illegitimate as is chomh neamhdhlisteanach le.
Does neamhdhlisteanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhdhlisteanach can mean illegitimate, unlawful or disloyal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neamhdhlisteanach and mídhleathach?
Neamhdhlisteanach means not legitimate, often of birth or a claim, while mídhleathach means illegal, against the law, as in gníomh mídhleathach.
