HeyRuaHow to say “insensitive” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-mhothálach
- English:
- insensitive, unemotional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More insensitive:
- níos neamh-mhothálaí
- Most insensitive:
- is neamh-mhothálaí
- Plural:
- neamh-mhothálacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-VO-haw-lukh” /ɲav ˈwoːhaːl̪ˠəx/
What does “neamh-mhothálach” mean?
“Neamh-mhothálach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- insensitive
- Not feeling or showing awareness of other people's feelings, or not responsive to physical sensation.Also: unfeeling, insensible, callous.
1 other meaning: unemotional
- 2unemotional
- Not showing or easily moved by emotion.Also: impassive, unmoved.
“Neamh-mhothálach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamh-mhothálach after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamh-mhothálacha.
More insensitive, most insensitive, very insensitive
Tá sé níos neamh-mhothálaí ná a dheartháir. He is more insensitive than his brother.
| more insensitive | níos neamh-mhothálaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamh-mhothálaí |
|---|---|---|
| most insensitive | is neamh-mhothálaí | in the past tense: ba neamh-mhothálaí |
| as insensitive as | chomh neamh-mhothálach le | no change after chomh |
| very insensitive | an-neamh-mhothálach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too insensitive | róneamh-mhothálach | ró- lenites |
“Neamh-mhothálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Insensitive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insensitive?
The Irish for insensitive is neamh-mhothálach (pronounced “nyav-VO-haw-lukh”). It comes after the noun: duine neamh-mhothálach, an insensitive person; bean neamh-mhothálach, an insensitive woman.
How do you say more insensitive and most insensitive in Irish?
níos neamh-mhothálaí is more insensitive and is neamh-mhothálaí is most insensitive. In the past tense they become ní ba neamh-mhothálaí and ba neamh-mhothálaí.
What is the plural of neamh-mhothálach?
With a plural noun neamh-mhothálach becomes neamh-mhothálacha: daoine neamh-mhothálacha, mná neamh-mhothálacha.
How do you say very insensitive in Irish?
an-neamh-mhothálach. Too insensitive is róneamh-mhothálach, and as insensitive as is chomh neamh-mhothálach le.
Does neamh-mhothálach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamh-mhothálach can mean insensitive or unemotional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamh-mhothálach?
The opposite is mothálach, meaning sensitive or feeling, and for sensitivity to others tuisceanach is also common.
