HeyRuaHow to say “inaccurate” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchruinn
- English:
- inaccurate, vague
- Word type:
- adjective
- More inaccurate:
- níos neamhchruinne
- Most inaccurate:
- is neamhchruinne
- Plural:
- neamhchruinne
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-KHRIN” /ˈnʲaũˌxɾˠɪnʲ/
What does “neamhchruinn” mean?
“Neamhchruinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inaccurate
- Not exact or correct in detail.Also: imprecise, inexact, incorrect.
1 other meaning: vague
- 2vague
- Not clear or precise, loosely expressed.Also: loose, unclear.
Other Irish adjectives for inaccurate: míchruinn (inaccurate)
“Neamhchruinn” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchruinn after cuntas (account, masculine), after tuairisc (report, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchruinne.
More inaccurate, most inaccurate, very inaccurate
Tá an léarscáil seo níos neamhchruinne ná an ceann eile. This map is more inaccurate than the other one.
| more inaccurate | níos neamhchruinne | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchruinne |
|---|---|---|
| most inaccurate | is neamhchruinne | in the past tense: ba neamhchruinne |
| as inaccurate as | chomh neamhchruinn le | no change after chomh |
| very inaccurate | an-neamhchruinn | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too inaccurate | róneamhchruinn | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchruinn” 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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Inaccurate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inaccurate?
The Irish for inaccurate is neamhchruinn (pronounced “nyav-KHRIN”). It comes after the noun: cuntas neamhchruinn, an inaccurate account; tuairisc neamhchruinn, an inaccurate report.
How do you say more inaccurate and most inaccurate in Irish?
níos neamhchruinne is more inaccurate and is neamhchruinne is most inaccurate. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchruinne and ba neamhchruinne.
What is the plural of neamhchruinn?
With a plural noun neamhchruinn becomes neamhchruinne: cuntais neamhchruinne, tuairiscí neamhchruinne.
How do you say very inaccurate in Irish?
an-neamhchruinn. Too inaccurate is róneamhchruinn, and as inaccurate as is chomh neamhchruinn le.
Does neamhchruinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchruinn can mean inaccurate or vague, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neamhchruinn' and 'míchruinn'?
Both mean inaccurate; 'míchruinn' is the more common form in many dictionaries, while 'neamhchruinn' simply negates 'cruinn' (accurate) with 'neamh-'.
