HeyRuaHow to say “innocent” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchiontach
- English:
- innocent, harmless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More innocent:
- níos neamhchiontaí
- Most innocent:
- is neamhchiontaí
- Plural:
- neamhchiontacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-KHUN-tukh” /nʲaˈçuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “neamhchiontach” mean?
“Neamhchiontach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- innocent
- Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.Also: not guilty, guiltless, blameless.
1 other meaning: harmless
- 2harmless
- Meaning no harm; naive or without bad intent.Also: innocuous, naive.
Other Irish adjectives for innocent: soineanta (innocent)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Neamhchiontach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchiontach 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, neamhchiontacha.
More innocent, most innocent, very innocent
| more innocent | níos neamhchiontaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchiontaí |
|---|---|---|
| most innocent | is neamhchiontaí | in the past tense: ba neamhchiontaí |
| as innocent as | chomh neamhchiontach le | no change after chomh |
| very innocent | an-neamhchiontach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too innocent | róneamhchiontach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchiontach” 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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Innocent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for innocent?
The Irish for innocent is neamhchiontach (pronounced “nyav-KHUN-tukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhchiontach, an innocent man; bean neamhchiontach, an innocent woman.
How do you say more innocent and most innocent in Irish?
níos neamhchiontaí is more innocent and is neamhchiontaí is most innocent. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchiontaí and ba neamhchiontaí.
What is the plural of neamhchiontach?
With a plural noun neamhchiontach becomes neamhchiontacha: fir neamhchiontacha, mná neamhchiontacha.
How do you say very innocent in Irish?
an-neamhchiontach. Too innocent is róneamhchiontach, and as innocent as is chomh neamhchiontach le.
Does neamhchiontach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchiontach can mean innocent or harmless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhchiontach?
The opposite is ciontach, guilty; neamhchiontach is simply neamh- 'not' plus ciontach.
Is neamhchiontach the same as soineanta?
Not quite: neamhchiontach means not guilty, while soineanta means innocent in the sense of naive or simple-hearted.
