HeyRuaHow to say “inanimate” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhbheo
- English:
- inanimate, lifeless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More inanimate:
- níos neamhbheo
- Most inanimate:
- is neamhbheo
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-vyoh” /ˈnʲaũvʲoː/
What does “neamhbheo” mean?
“Neamhbheo” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inanimate
- Not alive and never having had life, like a stone or a machine.Also: lifeless, non-living, not alive.
1 other meaning: lifeless
- 2lifeless
- Without life or energy; dead.Also: dead, without life.
“Neamhbheo” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhbheo after rud (thing, masculine), after carraig (rock, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhbheo.
More inanimate, most inanimate, very inanimate
Bhí an corp níos neamhbheo ná riamh. The body was more lifeless than ever.
| more inanimate | níos neamhbheo | in the past tense: ní ba neamhbheo |
|---|---|---|
| most inanimate | is neamhbheo | in the past tense: ba neamhbheo |
| as inanimate as | chomh neamhbheo le | no change after chomh |
| very inanimate | an-neamhbheo | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too inanimate | róneamhbheo | ró- lenites |
“Neamhbheo” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Inanimate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inanimate?
The Irish for inanimate is neamhbheo (pronounced “NYOW-vyoh”). It comes after the noun: rud neamhbheo, an inanimate thing; carraig neamhbheo, an inanimate rock.
How do you say more inanimate and most inanimate in Irish?
níos neamhbheo is more inanimate and is neamhbheo is most inanimate. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhbheo and ba neamhbheo.
How do you say very inanimate in Irish?
an-neamhbheo. Too inanimate is róneamhbheo, and as inanimate as is chomh neamhbheo le.
Does neamhbheo have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhbheo can mean inanimate or lifeless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhbheo'?
The opposite is 'beo', meaning living or alive, as in 'rudaí beo' (living things).
