HeyRuaHow to say “indifferent” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchúiseach
- English:
- indifferent, aloof
- Word type:
- adjective
- More indifferent:
- níos neamhchúisí
- Most indifferent:
- is neamhchúisí
- Plural:
- neamhchúiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-KHOO-shukh” /ˈnʲaũˌxuːʃəx/
What does “neamhchúiseach” mean?
“Neamhchúiseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- indifferent
- Not caring or not worried about something; unconcerned.Also: unconcerned, nonchalant, casual, careless.
1 other meaning: aloof
- 2aloof
- Distant and detached in manner, unmoved by others.Also: detached, cool.
“Neamhchúiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchúiseach 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, neamhchúiseacha.
More indifferent, most indifferent, very indifferent
Tá sé níos neamhchúisí ná a dheartháir. He is more nonchalant than his brother.
| more indifferent | níos neamhchúisí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchúisí |
|---|---|---|
| most indifferent | is neamhchúisí | in the past tense: ba neamhchúisí |
| as indifferent as | chomh neamhchúiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very indifferent | an-neamhchúiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too indifferent | róneamhchúiseach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchúiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Indifferent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indifferent?
The Irish for indifferent is neamhchúiseach (pronounced “nyav-KHOO-shukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhchúiseach, an indifferent man; bean neamhchúiseach, an indifferent woman.
How do you say more indifferent and most indifferent in Irish?
níos neamhchúisí is more indifferent and is neamhchúisí is most indifferent. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchúisí and ba neamhchúisí.
What is the plural of neamhchúiseach?
With a plural noun neamhchúiseach becomes neamhchúiseacha: fir neamhchúiseacha, mná neamhchúiseacha.
How do you say very indifferent in Irish?
an-neamhchúiseach. Too indifferent is róneamhchúiseach, and as indifferent as is chomh neamhchúiseach le.
Does neamhchúiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchúiseach can mean indifferent or aloof, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is neamhchúiseach different from fuarchúiseach?
Neamhchúiseach means unconcerned or nonchalant, while fuarchúiseach suggests a cool, calm or even cold detachment.
