HeyRuaHow to say “near miss” in Irish
- Irish:
- neastimpiste
- English:
- near miss
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NASS-tim-pish-tyuh” /ˈn̠ʲasˠtʲiːmʲpʲəʃtʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- neastimpistí (near misses)
- Genitive singular:
- neastimpiste, na neastimpiste (e.g. tuairisc na neastimpiste, report of the near miss)
- Genitive plural:
- neastimpistí, na neastimpistí (e.g. líon na neastimpistí, number of near misses)
What does “neastimpiste” mean?
- near miss
- An incident in which an accident almost happens but is narrowly avoided.Also: near accident, close call, near collision.
“Neastimpiste” with the article
The plural of near miss in Irish is neastimpistí. Here is neastimpiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an neastimpiste
the near miss
No change after an
na neastimpistí
the near misses
Plural: no change after na
“Neastimpiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neastimpiste, the Irish word for near miss.
Bhí neastimpiste againn ar an mbóthar inné.
We had a near miss on the road yesterday.
Tuairiscíodh an neastimpiste don bhainisteoir.
The near miss was reported to the manager.
Scríobh sé cuntas na neastimpiste sa leabhar.
He wrote an account of the near miss in the book.
Ba chóir gach neastimpiste a thuairisciú.
Every near miss should be reported.
Tharla go leor neastimpistí ag an gcrosbhealach sin.
Lots of near misses happened at that junction.
Bhí sí bainteach i neastimpiste ar an láthair oibre.
She was involved in a near miss on the work site.
Chuir an neastimpiste eagla orainn go léir.
The near miss frightened us all.
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Near miss in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for near miss?
The Irish for near miss is neastimpiste (pronounced “NASS-tim-pish-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is neastimpistí.
How do you pronounce neastimpiste in Irish?
Neastimpiste is said like “NASS-tim-pish-tyuh” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲasˠtʲiːmʲpʲəʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of near miss in Irish?
The plural of neastimpiste is neastimpistí; with the article, na neastimpistí means “the near misses”. The genitive plural is neastimpistí, as in líon na neastimpistí (number of near misses).
How is 'neastimpiste' formed?
It combines the prefix 'neas-' (near) with 'timpiste' (accident), giving 'neastimpiste', a near miss.
