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Impartial in Irish (neamhchlaonta): Meaning, Forms, Examples

Other uses of ‘neamhchlaonta’: untilted

The Irish for impartial is neamhchlaonta: breitheamh neamhchlaonta, an impartial judge.
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How to say “impartial” in Irish

Irish:
neamhchlaonta
English:
impartial, untilted
Word type:
adjective
More impartial:
níos neamhchlaonta
Most impartial:
is neamhchlaonta
Pronunciation:
“NYOW-khlayn-ta”  /ˈnʲaukˌxl̪ˠeːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/

What does “neamhchlaonta” mean?

“Neamhchlaonta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

impartial
Not favouring one side or person over another; fair and unbiased.Also: unbiased, neutral, fair, objective.
1 other meaning: untilted
2untilted
Not leaning or sloping; straight and level.Also: not inclined, level, upright.

“Neamhchlaonta” after a noun

An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchlaonta after breitheamh (judge, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, feminine) and after a plural.

after a masculine nounbreitheamh neamhchlaontaan impartial judge
after a feminine nountuairim neamhchlaontaan impartial opinion
after a plural nounbreithiúna neamhchlaontaimpartial judges
plural
breithiúnajudges
+
neamhchlaontaimpartial, plural
=
breithiúna neamhchlaontaimpartial judges

With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchlaonta.

More impartial, most impartial, very impartial

níosmore
+
neamhchlaontaimpartial
=
níos neamhchlaontamore impartial
ismost
+
neamhchlaontaimpartial
=
is neamhchlaontamost impartial

Tá an tuarascáil seo níos neamhchlaonta ná an ceann eile. This report is more impartial than the other one.

more impartialníos neamhchlaontain the past tense: ní ba neamhchlaonta
most impartialis neamhchlaontain the past tense: ba neamhchlaonta
as impartial aschomh neamhchlaonta leno change after chomh
very impartialan-neamhchlaontaan- lenites, except d, t and s
too impartialróneamhchlaontaró- lenites

“Neamhchlaonta” in a sentence: Irish examples

With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.

Bhí breitheamh neamhchlaonta ag éisteacht leis an gcás.
An impartial judge was hearing the case.
Thug sí tuairim neamhchlaonta faoin scéal.
She gave an impartial opinion on the matter.
Teastaíonn moltóirí neamhchlaonta don chomórtas.
Impartial judges are needed for the competition.
Tá an tuarascáil seo níos neamhchlaonta ná an ceann eile.
This report is more impartial than the other one.
Tá an cathaoirleach neamhchlaonta i gcónaí.
The chairperson is always impartial.

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Impartial in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for impartial?

The Irish for impartial is neamhchlaonta (pronounced “NYOW-khlayn-ta”). It comes after the noun: breitheamh neamhchlaonta, an impartial judge; tuairim neamhchlaonta, an impartial opinion.

How do you say more impartial and most impartial in Irish?

níos neamhchlaonta is more impartial and is neamhchlaonta is most impartial. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchlaonta and ba neamhchlaonta.

How do you say very impartial in Irish?

an-neamhchlaonta. Too impartial is róneamhchlaonta, and as impartial as is chomh neamhchlaonta le.

Does neamhchlaonta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhchlaonta can mean impartial or untilted, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the opposite of neamhchlaonta?

The opposite is claonta, meaning biased or partial; the prefix neamh- simply negates it.

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