HeyRuaHow to say “nervous” in Irish
- Irish:
- neirbhíseach
- English:
- nervous, highly strung
- Word type:
- adjective
- More nervous:
- níos neirbhísí
- Most nervous:
- is neirbhísí
- Plural:
- neirbhíseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NER-veesh-ukh” /ˈnʲɛɾʲəvʲiːʃəx/
What does “neirbhíseach” mean?
“Neirbhíseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nervous
- Feeling worried or uneasy about something that is going to happen.Also: anxious, uneasy, jittery, edgy.
1 other meaning: highly strung
- 2highly strung
- Easily excited or upset by nature.Also: excitable, tense, nervy.
“Neirbhíseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neirbhíseach after capall (horse, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neirbhíseacha.
More nervous, most nervous, very nervous
Bhí mé níos neirbhísí ná riamh inné. I was more nervous than ever yesterday.
| more nervous | níos neirbhísí | in the past tense: ní ba neirbhísí |
|---|---|---|
| most nervous | is neirbhísí | in the past tense: ba neirbhísí |
| as nervous as | chomh neirbhíseach le | no change after chomh |
| very nervous | an-neirbhíseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too nervous | róneirbhíseach | ró- lenites |
“Neirbhíseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Nervous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nervous?
The Irish for nervous is neirbhíseach (pronounced “NER-veesh-ukh”). It comes after the noun: capall neirbhíseach, a nervous horse; bean neirbhíseach, a nervous woman.
How do you say more nervous and most nervous in Irish?
níos neirbhísí is more nervous and is neirbhísí is most nervous. In the past tense they become ní ba neirbhísí and ba neirbhísí.
What is the plural of neirbhíseach?
With a plural noun neirbhíseach becomes neirbhíseacha: capaill neirbhíseacha, mná neirbhíseacha.
How do you say very nervous in Irish?
an-neirbhíseach. Too nervous is róneirbhíseach, and as nervous as is chomh neirbhíseach le.
Does neirbhíseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neirbhíseach can mean nervous or highly strung, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition do I use with neirbhíseach to say what I am nervous about?
Use faoi: Tá mé neirbhíseach faoin scrúdú means 'I am nervous about the exam'. Roimh is also used for something ahead, as in neirbhíseach roimh an gcluiche.
What is the difference between neirbhíseach and imníoch?
Neirbhíseach is nervous or jittery, often before an event, while imníoch means worried or anxious about something over time.
