HeyRuaHow to say “incompetent” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhinniúil
- English:
- incompetent, unqualified
- Word type:
- adjective
- More incompetent:
- níos neamhinniúla
- Most incompetent:
- is neamhinniúla
- Plural:
- neamhinniúla
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-in-yool” /ˈnʲaunʲiːnʲuːlʲ/
What does “neamhinniúil” mean?
“Neamhinniúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incompetent
- Not having the skill or ability to do something properly.Also: incapable, unable, inept, unskilled.
1 other meaning: unqualified
- 2unqualified
- Not legally or formally qualified or competent to act.Also: not competent, ineligible.
“Neamhinniúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhinniúil after bainisteoir (manager, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhinniúla.
More incompetent, most incompetent, very incompetent
Bhí an dara fear níos neamhinniúla ná an chéad fhear. The second man was more incompetent than the first.
| more incompetent | níos neamhinniúla | in the past tense: ní ba neamhinniúla |
|---|---|---|
| most incompetent | is neamhinniúla | in the past tense: ba neamhinniúla |
| as incompetent as | chomh neamhinniúil le | no change after chomh |
| very incompetent | an-neamhinniúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too incompetent | róneamhinniúil | ró- lenites |
“Neamhinniúil” 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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Incompetent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incompetent?
The Irish for incompetent is neamhinniúil (pronounced “NYOW-in-yool”). It comes after the noun: bainisteoir neamhinniúil, an incompetent manager; bean neamhinniúil, an incompetent woman.
How do you say more incompetent and most incompetent in Irish?
níos neamhinniúla is more incompetent and is neamhinniúla is most incompetent. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhinniúla and ba neamhinniúla.
What is the plural of neamhinniúil?
With a plural noun neamhinniúil becomes neamhinniúla: bainisteoirí neamhinniúla, mná neamhinniúla.
How do you say very incompetent in Irish?
an-neamhinniúil. Too incompetent is róneamhinniúil, and as incompetent as is chomh neamhinniúil le.
Does neamhinniúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhinniúil can mean incompetent or unqualified, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition follows 'neamhinniúil'?
Use 'ar' with a verbal noun or task: 'Tá sé neamhinniúil ar an obair a dhéanamh', he is incapable of doing the work.
What is the positive form of 'neamhinniúil'?
The positive is 'inniúil', meaning competent or capable; the prefix 'neamh-' makes it negative.
