HeyRuaHow to say “irresponsible” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhfhreagrach
- English:
- irresponsible, incompatible
- Word type:
- adjective
- More irresponsible:
- níos neamhfhreagraí
- Most irresponsible:
- is neamhfhreagraí
- Plural:
- neamhfhreagracha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-rag-rukh” /ˈnʲaurˠəɡɾˠəx/
What does “neamhfhreagrach” mean?
“Neamhfhreagrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- irresponsible
- Not acting in a responsible way or not answerable for one's actions.Also: unaccountable, not responsible.
1 other meaning: incompatible
- 2incompatible
- Not matching or not fitting together with something else, used with do.Also: inconsistent, not corresponding, unsuited.
Other Irish adjectives for irresponsible: mífhreagrach (irresponsible)
“Neamhfhreagrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhfhreagrach after tiománaí (driver, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhfhreagracha.
More irresponsible, most irresponsible, very irresponsible
Tá sé níos neamhfhreagraí ná a dheartháir. He is more irresponsible than his brother.
| more irresponsible | níos neamhfhreagraí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhfhreagraí |
|---|---|---|
| most irresponsible | is neamhfhreagraí | in the past tense: ba neamhfhreagraí |
| as irresponsible as | chomh neamhfhreagrach le | no change after chomh |
| very irresponsible | an-neamhfhreagrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too irresponsible | róneamhfhreagrach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhfhreagrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Irresponsible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irresponsible?
The Irish for irresponsible is neamhfhreagrach (pronounced “NYAV-rag-rukh”). It comes after the noun: tiománaí neamhfhreagrach, an irresponsible driver; bean neamhfhreagrach, an irresponsible woman.
How do you say more irresponsible and most irresponsible in Irish?
níos neamhfhreagraí is more irresponsible and is neamhfhreagraí is most irresponsible. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhfhreagraí and ba neamhfhreagraí.
What is the plural of neamhfhreagrach?
With a plural noun neamhfhreagrach becomes neamhfhreagracha: tiománaithe neamhfhreagracha, mná neamhfhreagracha.
How do you say very irresponsible in Irish?
an-neamhfhreagrach. Too irresponsible is róneamhfhreagrach, and as irresponsible as is chomh neamhfhreagrach le.
Does neamhfhreagrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhfhreagrach can mean irresponsible or incompatible, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhfhreagrach?
The opposite is freagrach, 'responsible', as in 'Tá sí freagrach as an obair', 'She is responsible for the work'.
Which preposition is used for the 'incompatible' sense?
Use do: 'neamhfhreagrach do na fíricí' means 'incompatible with the facts'.
