HeyRuaHow to say “irregular” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhrialta
- English:
- irregular, disorderly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More irregular:
- níos neamhrialta
- Most irregular:
- is neamhrialta
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ree-al-ta” /ˈnʲaũˌriəl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “neamhrialta” mean?
“Neamhrialta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- irregular
- Not following the usual rule or pattern, as with an irregular verb.Also: not regular, exceptional.
2 other meanings: disorderly
- 2irregular
- Happening at uneven or unpredictable times, not on a fixed schedule.Also: unsteady, erratic, haphazard.
- 3disorderly
- Not controlled by rules or regulations; unregulated or haphazard.Also: unregulated, haphazard, unruly.
“Neamhrialta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhrialta after briathar (verb, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhrialta.
More irregular, most irregular, very irregular
Tá a chuid uaireanta oibre níos neamhrialta anois. His working hours are more irregular now.
| more irregular | níos neamhrialta | in the past tense: ní ba neamhrialta |
|---|---|---|
| most irregular | is neamhrialta | in the past tense: ba neamhrialta |
| as irregular as | chomh neamhrialta le | no change after chomh |
| very irregular | an-neamhrialta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too irregular | róneamhrialta | ró- lenites |
“Neamhrialta” 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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Irregular in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irregular?
The Irish for irregular is neamhrialta (pronounced “NYOW-ree-al-ta”). It comes after the noun: briathar neamhrialta, an irregular verb; aimsir neamhrialta, irregular weather.
How do you say more irregular and most irregular in Irish?
níos neamhrialta is more irregular and is neamhrialta is most irregular. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhrialta and ba neamhrialta.
How do you say very irregular in Irish?
an-neamhrialta. Too irregular is róneamhrialta, and as irregular as is chomh neamhrialta le.
Does neamhrialta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhrialta can mean irregular or disorderly, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neamhrialta' and 'mírialta'?
'Neamhrialta' is the usual word for irregular, as in 'briathar neamhrialta'. 'Mírialta' tends to mean unruly or disorderly.
