HeyRuaHow to say “negligent” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamartach
- English:
- negligent, lax
- Word type:
- adjective
- More negligent:
- níos neamartaí
- Most negligent:
- is neamartaí
- Plural:
- neamartacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NAM-ar-tach” /ˈnʲamˠəɾˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “neamartach” mean?
“Neamartach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- negligent
- Not giving enough care or attention to what you should be doing.Also: neglectful, careless, remiss.
1 other meaning: lax
- 2lax
- Not strict or careful enough about rules or duties.Also: slack, slipshod.
Other Irish adjectives for negligent: míchúramach (careless), neamhchúramach (careless)
“Neamartach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamartach after tuismitheoir (parent, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamartacha.
More negligent, most negligent, very negligent
Tá sé níos neamartaí ná a dheartháir. He is more careless than his brother.
| more negligent | níos neamartaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamartaí |
|---|---|---|
| most negligent | is neamartaí | in the past tense: ba neamartaí |
| as negligent as | chomh neamartach le | no change after chomh |
| very negligent | an-neamartach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too negligent | róneamartach | ró- lenites |
“Neamartach” 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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Negligent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for negligent?
The Irish for negligent is neamartach (pronounced “NAM-ar-tach”). It comes after the noun: tuismitheoir neamartach, a negligent parent; bean neamartach, a negligent woman.
How do you say more negligent and most negligent in Irish?
níos neamartaí is more negligent and is neamartaí is most negligent. In the past tense they become ní ba neamartaí and ba neamartaí.
What is the plural of neamartach?
With a plural noun neamartach becomes neamartacha: tuismitheoirí neamartacha, mná neamartacha.
How do you say very negligent in Irish?
an-neamartach. Too negligent is róneamartach, and as negligent as is chomh neamartach le.
Does neamartach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamartach can mean negligent or lax, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun related to 'neamartach'?
The noun is 'neamart', meaning negligence or neglect, as in 'trí neamart' (through negligence).
How does 'neamartach' differ from 'míchúramach'?
'Míchúramach' is the everyday word for careless, while 'neamartach' stresses neglect of a duty, like 'faillitheach'.
