HeyRuaHow to say “inaction” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhghníomh
- English:
- inaction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-yeev” /ˈnʲaʊˌjiːw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhghnímh, an neamhghnímh (e.g. toradh an neamhghnímh, the result of the inaction)
What does “neamhghníomh” mean?
- inaction
- The state of not acting or doing nothing when action might be expected.Also: inactivity, inertia, failure to act.
“Neamhghníomh” with the article
Here is neamhghníomh after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhghníomh
the inaction
No change after an
“Neamhghníomh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhghníomh, the Irish word for inaction.
Cáineadh an rialtas as a neamhghníomh.
The government was criticised for its inaction.
Ní féidir neamhghníomh a sheasamh níos faide.
Inaction can't be tolerated any longer.
Is é an neamhghníomh is cúis leis an bhfadhb.
Inaction is the cause of the problem.
Bhí costas mór ar an neamhghníomh sin.
That inaction came at a great cost.
Tá iarmhairtí an neamhghnímh le feiceáil anois.
The consequences of the inaction can be seen now.
Thit an tionscadal as a chéile de bharr neamhghnímh.
The project fell apart through inaction.
Ghlac sé leis an milleán as a neamhghníomh féin.
He accepted the blame for his own inaction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Inaction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inaction?
The Irish for inaction is neamhghníomh (pronounced “NYOW-yeev”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhghníomh in Irish?
Neamhghníomh is said like “NYOW-yeev” (IPA /ˈnʲaʊˌjiːw/).
Does neamhghníomh have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhghníomh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'neamhghníomh' formed?
It is 'gníomh' (act, deed) with the negative prefix 'neamh-', which lenites, so it means 'non-action' or inaction.
