HeyRuaHow to say “innocent” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchoireach
- English:
- innocent, harmless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More innocent:
- níos neamhchoirí
- Most innocent:
- is neamhchoirí
- Plural:
- neamhchoireacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-khir-ukh” /ˈnʲauˌxɪɾʲəx/
What does “neamhchoireach” mean?
“Neamhchoireach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- innocent
- Not guilty of any crime or wrongdoing.Also: guiltless, blameless, not guilty.
1 other meaning: harmless
- 2harmless
- Not causing or intending any harm or offence.Also: inoffensive, innocuous.
Other Irish adjectives for innocent: soineanta (innocent), neamhchiontach (innocent)
“Neamhchoireach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchoireach 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, neamhchoireacha.
More innocent, most innocent, very innocent
Bhí sé níos neamhchoirí ná mar a cheap siad. He was more innocent than they thought.
| more innocent | níos neamhchoirí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchoirí |
|---|---|---|
| most innocent | is neamhchoirí | in the past tense: ba neamhchoirí |
| as innocent as | chomh neamhchoireach le | no change after chomh |
| very innocent | an-neamhchoireach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too innocent | róneamhchoireach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchoireach” 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 neamhchoireach (pronounced “NYAV-khir-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhchoireach, an innocent man; bean neamhchoireach, an innocent woman.
How do you say more innocent and most innocent in Irish?
níos neamhchoirí is more innocent and is neamhchoirí is most innocent. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchoirí and ba neamhchoirí.
What is the plural of neamhchoireach?
With a plural noun neamhchoireach becomes neamhchoireacha: fir neamhchoireacha, mná neamhchoireacha.
How do you say very innocent in Irish?
an-neamhchoireach. Too innocent is róneamhchoireach, and as innocent as is chomh neamhchoireach le.
Does neamhchoireach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchoireach can mean innocent or harmless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neamhchoireach and soineanta?
Neamhchoireach means not guilty of a wrong, while soineanta means innocent in the sense of naive or simple-hearted.
