HeyRuaHow to say “inconsiderate” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhthuisceanach
- English:
- inconsiderate, lacking understanding
- Word type:
- adjective
- More inconsiderate:
- níos neamhthuisceanaí
- Most inconsiderate:
- is neamhthuisceanaí
- Plural:
- neamhthuisceanacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-hish-kyan-ukh” /ˈnʲaːwˌhɪʃcənˠəx/
What does “neamhthuisceanach” mean?
“Neamhthuisceanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inconsiderate
- Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs.Also: thoughtless, unthinking, unsympathetic.
1 other meaning: lacking understanding
- 2lacking understanding
- Not understanding or not showing understanding of a situation or person.Also: uncomprehending, unperceptive, unwise.
“Neamhthuisceanach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhthuisceanach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhthuisceanacha.
More inconsiderate, most inconsiderate, very inconsiderate
Tá sé níos neamhthuisceanaí ná a dheartháir. He is more inconsiderate than his brother.
| more inconsiderate | níos neamhthuisceanaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhthuisceanaí |
|---|---|---|
| most inconsiderate | is neamhthuisceanaí | in the past tense: ba neamhthuisceanaí |
| as inconsiderate as | chomh neamhthuisceanach le | no change after chomh |
| very inconsiderate | an-neamhthuisceanach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too inconsiderate | róneamhthuisceanach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhthuisceanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Inconsiderate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inconsiderate?
The Irish for inconsiderate is neamhthuisceanach (pronounced “NYAV-hish-kyan-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhthuisceanach, an inconsiderate man; bean neamhthuisceanach, an inconsiderate woman.
How do you say more inconsiderate and most inconsiderate in Irish?
níos neamhthuisceanaí is more inconsiderate and is neamhthuisceanaí is most inconsiderate. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhthuisceanaí and ba neamhthuisceanaí.
What is the plural of neamhthuisceanach?
With a plural noun neamhthuisceanach becomes neamhthuisceanacha: fir neamhthuisceanacha, mná neamhthuisceanacha.
How do you say very inconsiderate in Irish?
an-neamhthuisceanach. Too inconsiderate is róneamhthuisceanach, and as inconsiderate as is chomh neamhthuisceanach le.
Does neamhthuisceanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhthuisceanach can mean inconsiderate or lacking understanding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhthuisceanach?
The opposite is tuisceanach, meaning considerate or understanding, as in duine tuisceanach.
Which preposition is used with neamhthuisceanach?
Use do or ar: bhí sé neamhthuisceanach dá mháthair, he was inconsiderate towards his mother.
