HeyRuaHow to say “incapacity” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchumas
- English:
- incapacity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-khum-us” /ˈnʲaũˌxʊməsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhchumais, an neamhchumais (e.g. cás neamhchumais, a case of incapacity)
What does “neamhchumas” mean?
- incapacity
- The state of being unable to do something, lack of ability or power.Also: inability, incapability, powerlessness, impotence.
“Neamhchumas” with the article
Here is neamhchumas after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhchumas
the incapacity
No change after an
“Neamhchumas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhchumas, the Irish word for incapacity.
Bhí neamhchumas air an obair a dhéanamh.
He was unable to do the work.
Chuir an neamhchumas isteach go mór uirthi.
The incapacity affected her greatly.
Fuair sé pinsean de bharr neamhchumais.
He got a pension because of incapacity.
Ba é a neamhchumas féin ba chúis leis.
His own inability was the cause of it.
Tá neamhchumas sealadach i gceist anseo.
A temporary incapacity is involved here.
Ní raibh aon neamhchumas ar an tiománaí.
The driver had no incapacity.
Labhair sí faoi neamhchumas an rialtais.
She spoke about the government's powerlessness.
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Incapacity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incapacity?
The Irish for incapacity is neamhchumas (pronounced “NYOW-khum-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhchumas in Irish?
Neamhchumas is said like “NYOW-khum-us” (IPA /ˈnʲaũˌxʊməsˠ/).
Does neamhchumas have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhchumas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does neamhchumas differ from míchumas?
Neamhchumas means inability or incapacity in general, while míchumas is the usual word for a disability.
