HeyRuaHow to say “indifference” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhiontas
- English:
- indifference
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-oon-tus” /ˈnʲaunt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhiontais, an neamhiontais (e.g. cuma an neamhiontais, the look of indifference)
What does “neamhiontas” mean?
- indifference
- A lack of surprise or interest; treating something as ordinary and not worth wondering at.Also: unconcern, lack of surprise, nonchalance.
Other Irish words for indifference: neamhshuim (indifference)
“Neamhiontas” with the article
Here is neamhiontas after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhiontas
the indifference
No change after an
“Neamhiontas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhiontas, the Irish word for indifference.
Rinne sé neamhiontas den scéal.
He paid no attention to the story.
Ná déan neamhiontas de chomhairle do mháthar.
Don't ignore your mother's advice.
Chuir a neamhiontas iontas orm.
His indifference surprised me.
Bhí neamhiontas ina glór.
There was indifference in her voice.
Rinne an rialtas neamhiontas den ghearán.
The government ignored the complaint.
Bhí cuma an neamhiontais ar a aghaidh.
He had a look of unconcern on his face.
Ní féidir neamhiontas a dhéanamh den fhadhb seo.
This problem cannot be ignored.
Other nouns in Irish
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Indifference in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indifference?
The Irish for indifference is neamhiontas (pronounced “NYAV-oon-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhiontas in Irish?
Neamhiontas is said like “NYAV-oon-tus” (IPA /ˈnʲaunt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does neamhiontas have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhiontas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'to ignore something' using neamhiontas?
Use 'neamhiontas a dhéanamh de rud', for example 'rinne sí neamhiontas díom', she ignored me.
How is neamhiontas different from neamhshuim?
Both mean indifference; 'neamhshuim' stresses lack of interest, while 'neamhiontas' is most common in the phrase 'neamhiontas a dhéanamh de', to disregard.
