HeyRuaHow to say “incorrect” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhcheart
- English:
- incorrect, unjust
- Word type:
- adjective
- More incorrect:
- níos neamhchirte
- Most incorrect:
- is neamhchirte
- Plural:
- neamhchearta
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-khyart” /ˈnʲaʊˌçaɾˠt̪ˠ/
What does “neamhcheart” mean?
“Neamhcheart” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incorrect
- Not correct or not accurate.Also: wrong, inaccurate, erroneous.
1 other meaning: unjust
- 2unjust
- Not right or fair in a moral or legal sense.Also: unfair, wrongful, improper.
Other Irish adjectives for incorrect: mícheart (wrong), contráilte (wrong), éigeart (wrong)
“Neamhcheart” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhcheart after freagra (answer, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchearta.
More incorrect, most incorrect, very incorrect
Tá an leagan seo níos neamhchirte ná an ceann eile. This version is more incorrect than the other one.
| more incorrect | níos neamhchirte | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchirte |
|---|---|---|
| most incorrect | is neamhchirte | in the past tense: ba neamhchirte |
| as incorrect as | chomh neamhcheart le | no change after chomh |
| very incorrect | an-neamhcheart | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too incorrect | róneamhcheart | ró- lenites |
“Neamhcheart” 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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Incorrect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incorrect?
The Irish for incorrect is neamhcheart (pronounced “NYOW-khyart”). It comes after the noun: freagra neamhcheart, an incorrect answer; bean neamhcheart, an incorrect woman.
How do you say more incorrect and most incorrect in Irish?
níos neamhchirte is more incorrect and is neamhchirte is most incorrect. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchirte and ba neamhchirte.
What is the plural of neamhcheart?
With a plural noun neamhcheart becomes neamhchearta: freagraí neamhchearta, mná neamhchearta.
How do you say very incorrect in Irish?
an-neamhcheart. Too incorrect is róneamhcheart, and as incorrect as is chomh neamhcheart le.
Does neamhcheart have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhcheart can mean incorrect or unjust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neamhcheart and mícheart?
Both mean wrong or incorrect, but 'mícheart' is far more common in everyday speech, while 'neamhcheart' is more formal or technical.
