HeyRuaHow to say “inconspicuous” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhfheiceálach
- English:
- inconspicuous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More inconspicuous:
- níos neamhfheiceálaí
- Most inconspicuous:
- is neamhfheiceálaí
- Plural:
- neamhfheiceálacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-ekk-aw-lukh” /ˈnʲaw.ɛcaːləx/
What does “neamhfheiceálach” mean?
- inconspicuous
- Not easily noticed or seen; not standing out.Also: unnoticeable, unobtrusive, low-key.
“Neamhfheiceálach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhfheiceálach after carr (car, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhfheiceálacha.
More inconspicuous, most inconspicuous, very inconspicuous
Tá an doras seo níos neamhfheiceálaí ná an ceann eile. This door is more inconspicuous than the other one.
| more inconspicuous | níos neamhfheiceálaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhfheiceálaí |
|---|---|---|
| most inconspicuous | is neamhfheiceálaí | in the past tense: ba neamhfheiceálaí |
| as inconspicuous as | chomh neamhfheiceálach le | no change after chomh |
| very inconspicuous | an-neamhfheiceálach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too inconspicuous | róneamhfheiceálach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhfheiceálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Inconspicuous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inconspicuous?
The Irish for inconspicuous is neamhfheiceálach (pronounced “NYAV-ekk-aw-lukh”). It comes after the noun: carr neamhfheiceálach, an inconspicuous car; áit neamhfheiceálach, an inconspicuous place.
How do you say more inconspicuous and most inconspicuous in Irish?
níos neamhfheiceálaí is more inconspicuous and is neamhfheiceálaí is most inconspicuous. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhfheiceálaí and ba neamhfheiceálaí.
What is the plural of neamhfheiceálach?
With a plural noun neamhfheiceálach becomes neamhfheiceálacha: carranna neamhfheiceálacha, áiteanna neamhfheiceálacha.
How do you say very inconspicuous in Irish?
an-neamhfheiceálach. Too inconspicuous is róneamhfheiceálach, and as inconspicuous as is chomh neamhfheiceálach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhfheiceálach'?
The opposite is 'feiceálach', meaning conspicuous or showy; 'neamh-' simply negates it.
Is 'neamhfheiceálach' the same as 'dofheicthe'?
No: 'dofheicthe' means invisible, while 'neamhfheiceálach' means visible but not easily noticed.
