HeyRuaHow to say “informal” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhnósúil
- English:
- informal, unceremonious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More informal:
- níos neamhnósúla
- Most informal:
- is neamhnósúla
- Plural:
- neamhnósúla
- Pronunciation:
- “nyow-NOH-sool” /ˈnʲaunoːsuːlʲ/
What does “neamhnósúil” mean?
“Neamhnósúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- informal
- Relaxed and not following formal rules or ceremony.Also: casual, relaxed, easy-going.
1 other meaning: unceremonious
- 2unceremonious
- Done without ceremony, fuss or formality.Also: without ceremony, unpretentious.
Other Irish adjectives for informal: neamhfhoirmiúil (informal), neamhoifigiúil (unofficial)
“Neamhnósúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhnósúil after cruinniú (meeting, masculine), after cóisir (party, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhnósúla.
More informal, most informal, very informal
Tá an oifig seo níos neamhnósúla ná an ceann eile. This office is more informal than the other one.
| more informal | níos neamhnósúla | in the past tense: ní ba neamhnósúla |
|---|---|---|
| most informal | is neamhnósúla | in the past tense: ba neamhnósúla |
| as informal as | chomh neamhnósúil le | no change after chomh |
| very informal | an-neamhnósúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too informal | róneamhnósúil | ró- lenites |
“Neamhnósúil” 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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Informal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for informal?
The Irish for informal is neamhnósúil (pronounced “nyow-NOH-sool”). It comes after the noun: cruinniú neamhnósúil, an informal meeting; cóisir neamhnósúil, an informal party.
How do you say more informal and most informal in Irish?
níos neamhnósúla is more informal and is neamhnósúla is most informal. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhnósúla and ba neamhnósúla.
What is the plural of neamhnósúil?
With a plural noun neamhnósúil becomes neamhnósúla: cruinnithe neamhnósúla, cóisirí neamhnósúla.
How do you say very informal in Irish?
an-neamhnósúil. Too informal is róneamhnósúil, and as informal as is chomh neamhnósúil le.
Does neamhnósúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhnósúil can mean informal or unceremonious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neamhnósúil' and 'neamhfhoirmiúil'?
Both can mean informal; 'neamhfhoirmiúil' is the usual word for informal language or style, while 'neamhnósúil' stresses a lack of ceremony or fuss.
