HeyRuaHow to say “imperfect” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhfhoirfe
- English:
- imperfect, incomplete, imperfect (grammar)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More imperfect:
- níos neamhfhoirfe
- Most imperfect:
- is neamhfhoirfe
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-ir-fa” /ˈnʲaʊˌɪɾʲfʲə/
What does “neamhfhoirfe” mean?
“Neamhfhoirfe” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- imperfect
- Not perfect; having faults or flaws.Also: flawed, faulty, defective.
2 other meanings: incomplete or imperfect (grammar)
- 2incomplete
- Not finished or not whole.Also: unfinished, partial.
- 3imperfect (grammar)
- Describing a verb tense or aspect that shows an action not completed.Also: imperfect, imperfective.
“Neamhfhoirfe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhfhoirfe after saol (life, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhfhoirfe.
More imperfect, most imperfect, very imperfect
Tá an dara leagan níos neamhfhoirfe ná an chéad cheann. The second version is more imperfect than the first.
| more imperfect | níos neamhfhoirfe | in the past tense: ní ba neamhfhoirfe |
|---|---|---|
| most imperfect | is neamhfhoirfe | in the past tense: ba neamhfhoirfe |
| as imperfect as | chomh neamhfhoirfe le | no change after chomh |
| very imperfect | an-neamhfhoirfe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too imperfect | róneamhfhoirfe | ró- lenites |
“Neamhfhoirfe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Imperfect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for imperfect?
The Irish for imperfect is neamhfhoirfe (pronounced “NYAV-ir-fa”). It comes after the noun: saol neamhfhoirfe, an imperfect life; aimsir neamhfhoirfe, imperfect weather.
How do you say more imperfect and most imperfect in Irish?
níos neamhfhoirfe is more imperfect and is neamhfhoirfe is most imperfect. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhfhoirfe and ba neamhfhoirfe.
How do you say very imperfect in Irish?
an-neamhfhoirfe. Too imperfect is róneamhfhoirfe, and as imperfect as is chomh neamhfhoirfe le.
Does neamhfhoirfe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhfhoirfe can mean imperfect, incomplete or imperfect (grammar), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhfhoirfe'?
The opposite is 'foirfe', meaning perfect; 'neamh-' is a negative prefix that lenites, giving 'neamhfhoirfe'.
