HeyRuaHow to say “indirect” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhdhíreach
- English:
- indirect, indirect (grammar)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More indirect:
- níos neamhdhírí
- Most indirect:
- is neamhdhírí
- Plural:
- neamhdhíreacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-yee-rukh” /ˈnʲauˌjiːɾʲəx/
What does “neamhdhíreach” mean?
“Neamhdhíreach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- indirect
- Not going straight to the point or by the shortest way; done through something or someone else.Also: roundabout, oblique.
1 other meaning: indirect (grammar)
- 2indirect (grammar)
- Used in grammar for indirect speech or an indirect object.Also: indirect, reported.
Other Irish adjectives for indirect: indíreach (indirect)
“Neamhdhíreach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhdhíreach after bealach (way, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhdhíreacha.
More indirect, most indirect, very indirect
Bhí a freagra níos neamhdhírí ná mar a cheap mé. Her answer was more indirect than I thought.
| more indirect | níos neamhdhírí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhdhírí |
|---|---|---|
| most indirect | is neamhdhírí | in the past tense: ba neamhdhírí |
| as indirect as | chomh neamhdhíreach le | no change after chomh |
| very indirect | an-neamhdhíreach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too indirect | róneamhdhíreach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhdhíreach” 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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Indirect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indirect?
The Irish for indirect is neamhdhíreach (pronounced “NYAV-yee-rukh”). It comes after the noun: bealach neamhdhíreach, an indirect way; ceist neamhdhíreach, an indirect question.
How do you say more indirect and most indirect in Irish?
níos neamhdhírí is more indirect and is neamhdhírí is most indirect. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhdhírí and ba neamhdhírí.
What is the plural of neamhdhíreach?
With a plural noun neamhdhíreach becomes neamhdhíreacha: bealaí neamhdhíreacha, ceisteanna neamhdhíreacha.
How do you say very indirect in Irish?
an-neamhdhíreach. Too indirect is róneamhdhíreach, and as indirect as is chomh neamhdhíreach le.
Does neamhdhíreach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhdhíreach can mean indirect or indirect (grammar), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there another word for indirect besides neamhdhíreach?
Yes, 'indíreach' is also used, as in 'cáin indíreach' (indirect tax), but 'neamhdhíreach' is widely found too. The opposite is 'díreach'.
