HeyRuaHow to say “imprecise” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhbheacht
- English:
- imprecise, fuzzy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More imprecise:
- níos neamhbheaichte
- Most imprecise:
- is neamhbheaichte
- Plural:
- neamhbheachta
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-vyakht” /ˈnʲaũˌvʲaxt̪/
What does “neamhbheacht” mean?
“Neamhbheacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- imprecise
- Not exact or accurate in detail.Also: inexact, inaccurate, vague.
1 other meaning: fuzzy
- 2fuzzy
- Not clearly defined or sharp, as of an idea or term.Also: vague, ill-defined.
Other Irish adjectives for imprecise: míchruinn (inaccurate)
“Neamhbheacht” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhbheacht after cuntas (account, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhbheachta.
More imprecise, most imprecise, very imprecise
Tá an léarscáil seo níos neamhbheaichte ná an ceann eile. This map is more inaccurate than the other one.
| more imprecise | níos neamhbheaichte | in the past tense: ní ba neamhbheaichte |
|---|---|---|
| most imprecise | is neamhbheaichte | in the past tense: ba neamhbheaichte |
| as imprecise as | chomh neamhbheacht le | no change after chomh |
| very imprecise | an-neamhbheacht | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too imprecise | róneamhbheacht | ró- lenites |
“Neamhbheacht” 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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Imprecise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for imprecise?
The Irish for imprecise is neamhbheacht (pronounced “NYOW-vyakht”). It comes after the noun: cuntas neamhbheacht, an imprecise account; bean neamhbheacht, an imprecise woman.
How do you say more imprecise and most imprecise in Irish?
níos neamhbheaichte is more imprecise and is neamhbheaichte is most imprecise. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhbheaichte and ba neamhbheaichte.
What is the plural of neamhbheacht?
With a plural noun neamhbheacht becomes neamhbheachta: cuntais neamhbheachta, mná neamhbheachta.
How do you say very imprecise in Irish?
an-neamhbheacht. Too imprecise is róneamhbheacht, and as imprecise as is chomh neamhbheacht le.
Does neamhbheacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhbheacht can mean imprecise or fuzzy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neamhbheacht and neamhchruinn?
Both mean inaccurate, but neamhbheacht stresses a lack of precision or exact detail, while neamhchruinn is the more general word for inaccurate or incorrect.
