HeyRuaHow to say “needlessness” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhghá
- English:
- needlessness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-ghaw” /ˈnʲaw ɣɑː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhghá, an neamhghá (e.g. ceist an neamhghá, the question of needlessness)
What does “neamhghá” mean?
- needlessness
- The state of not being necessary; used mostly in the phrase 'is neamhghá', meaning something is unnecessary.Also: unnecessariness, lack of need, unnecessary.
“Neamhghá” with the article
Here is neamhghá after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhghá
the needlessness
No change after an
“Neamhghá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhghá, the Irish word for needlessness.
Is neamhghá duit teacht amárach.
There's no need for you to come tomorrow.
Is neamhghá a rá go raibh áthas orm.
Needless to say, I was delighted.
Ba neamhghá an imní sin ar fad.
All that worry was unnecessary.
Is neamhghá ticéad a cheannach roimh ré.
It's unnecessary to buy a ticket in advance.
Labhair sé faoi neamhghá na hoibre sin.
He spoke about the needlessness of that work.
Ní fheicim ach neamhghá sa chruinniú seo.
I see nothing but needlessness in this meeting.
Is neamhghá an doras a chur faoi ghlas.
There's no need to lock the door.
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Needlessness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for needlessness?
The Irish for needlessness is neamhghá (pronounced “NYAV-ghaw”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhghá in Irish?
Neamhghá is said like “NYAV-ghaw” (IPA /ˈnʲaw ɣɑː/).
Does neamhghá have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhghá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'it is unnecessary' in Irish?
Say 'Is neamhghá', for example 'Is neamhghá duit fanacht' (there is no need for you to wait). You can also say 'Níl gá leis'.
