HeyRuaHow to say “informality” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhfhoirmiúlacht
- English:
- informality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-UR-im-oo-lukht” /ˈnʲaʊˌɪɾʲəmʲuːləxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhfhoirmiúlachta, na neamhfhoirmiúlachta (e.g. leibhéal na neamhfhoirmiúlachta, the level of informality)
What does “neamhfhoirmiúlacht” mean?
- informality
- The quality of being informal, relaxed and not following official rules or ceremony.Also: casualness, lack of formality.
“Neamhfhoirmiúlacht” with the article
Here is neamhfhoirmiúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhfhoirmiúlacht
the informality
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“Neamhfhoirmiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhfhoirmiúlacht, the Irish word for informality.
Thaitin neamhfhoirmiúlacht an chruinnithe liom.
I liked the informality of the meeting.
Bhí neamhfhoirmiúlacht áirithe ag baint leis an ócáid.
There was a certain informality about the occasion.
Cuireann an neamhfhoirmiúlacht daoine ar a suaimhneas.
The informality puts people at their ease.
Ní maith leis an mbainisteoir neamhfhoirmiúlacht san oifig.
The manager doesn't like informality in the office.
Is cuid de chultúr na háite í an neamhfhoirmiúlacht.
Informality is part of the local culture.
Labhair sé le neamhfhoirmiúlacht a chuir iontas orainn.
He spoke with an informality that surprised us.
Tá buntáistí ag baint leis an neamhfhoirmiúlacht.
Informality has its advantages.
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Informality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for informality?
The Irish for informality is neamhfhoirmiúlacht (pronounced “nyav-UR-im-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhfhoirmiúlacht in Irish?
Neamhfhoirmiúlacht is said like “nyav-UR-im-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈnʲaʊˌɪɾʲəmʲuːləxt̪ˠ/).
Does neamhfhoirmiúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhfhoirmiúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of neamhfhoirmiúlacht?
The opposite is foirmiúlacht, 'formality'; the prefix neamh- simply negates it, and its f is lenited so it is silent.
