HeyRuaHow to say “inactive” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhghníomhach
- English:
- inactive, passive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More inactive:
- níos neamhghníomhaí
- Most inactive:
- is neamhghníomhaí
- Plural:
- neamhghníomhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-yee-vukh” /ˈnʲaũˌjiːwəx/
What does “neamhghníomhach” mean?
“Neamhghníomhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inactive
- Not active, not doing anything or not in use.Also: idle, passive, dormant.
1 other meaning: passive
- 2passive
- Not taking action or part, letting things happen.Also: inert, unresponsive.
“Neamhghníomhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhghníomhach after ball (member, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhghníomhacha.
More inactive, most inactive, very inactive
Tá sé níos neamhghníomhaí ná mar a bhí riamh. He is more inactive than he ever was.
| more inactive | níos neamhghníomhaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhghníomhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most inactive | is neamhghníomhaí | in the past tense: ba neamhghníomhaí |
| as inactive as | chomh neamhghníomhach le | no change after chomh |
| very inactive | an-neamhghníomhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too inactive | róneamhghníomhach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhghníomhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Inactive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inactive?
The Irish for inactive is neamhghníomhach (pronounced “NYOW-yee-vukh”). It comes after the noun: ball neamhghníomhach, an inactive member; bean neamhghníomhach, an inactive woman.
How do you say more inactive and most inactive in Irish?
níos neamhghníomhaí is more inactive and is neamhghníomhaí is most inactive. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhghníomhaí and ba neamhghníomhaí.
What is the plural of neamhghníomhach?
With a plural noun neamhghníomhach becomes neamhghníomhacha: baill neamhghníomhacha, mná neamhghníomhacha.
How do you say very inactive in Irish?
an-neamhghníomhach. Too inactive is róneamhghníomhach, and as inactive as is chomh neamhghníomhach le.
Does neamhghníomhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhghníomhach can mean inactive or passive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhghníomhach?
The opposite is gníomhach, meaning active, as in ball gníomhach, an active member.
