HeyRuaHow to say “ineffective” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhéifeachtach
- English:
- ineffective, inefficient
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ineffective:
- níos neamhéifeachtaí
- Most ineffective:
- is neamhéifeachtaí
- Plural:
- neamhéifeachtacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ay-fyakh-takh” /ˈnʲaʊˌeːfʲəxtəx/
What does “neamhéifeachtach” mean?
“Neamhéifeachtach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ineffective
- Not producing the result that is wanted.Also: ineffectual, useless, futile.
1 other meaning: inefficient
- 2inefficient
- Not working well or wasting time, effort or resources.Also: wasteful, unproductive.
“Neamhéifeachtach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhéifeachtach after córas (system, masculine), after oibríocht (operation, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhéifeachtacha.
More ineffective, most ineffective, very ineffective
Tá an leigheas seo níos neamhéifeachtaí ná an ceann eile. This cure is less effective than the other one.
| more ineffective | níos neamhéifeachtaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhéifeachtaí |
|---|---|---|
| most ineffective | is neamhéifeachtaí | in the past tense: ba neamhéifeachtaí |
| as ineffective as | chomh neamhéifeachtach le | no change after chomh |
| very ineffective | an-neamhéifeachtach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ineffective | róneamhéifeachtach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhéifeachtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Ineffective in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ineffective?
The Irish for ineffective is neamhéifeachtach (pronounced “NYOW-ay-fyakh-takh”). It comes after the noun: córas neamhéifeachtach, an ineffective system; oibríocht neamhéifeachtach, an ineffective operation.
How do you say more ineffective and most ineffective in Irish?
níos neamhéifeachtaí is more ineffective and is neamhéifeachtaí is most ineffective. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhéifeachtaí and ba neamhéifeachtaí.
What is the plural of neamhéifeachtach?
With a plural noun neamhéifeachtach becomes neamhéifeachtacha: córais neamhéifeachtacha, oibríochtaí neamhéifeachtacha.
How do you say very ineffective in Irish?
an-neamhéifeachtach. Too ineffective is róneamhéifeachtach, and as ineffective as is chomh neamhéifeachtach le.
Does neamhéifeachtach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhéifeachtach can mean ineffective or inefficient, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhéifeachtach?
The opposite is éifeachtach, meaning effective or efficient; the prefix neamh- simply negates it.
