Neuter in Irish (Neodar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for neuter?

The Irish for neuter is neodar (pronounced “NYOH-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neodair. Depending on context it can also mean neutral.

Q: What is the plural of neuter in Irish?

The plural of neodar is neodair; with the article, na neodair means “the neuters”. The genitive plural is neodar, as in foirceann na neodar (the ending of the neuters).

Q: Does neodar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neodar can mean neuter or neutral, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “neuter” in Irish

Irish:: neodar
English:: neuter, neutral
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “NYOH-dur” /ˈnʲoːd̪ˠəɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: neodair (neuters)
Genitive singular:: neodair, an neodair (e.g. foirmeacha an neodair, the forms of the neuter)
Genitive plural:: neodar, na neodar (e.g. foirceann na neodar, the ending of the neuters)

What does “neodar” mean?

“Neodar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

neuter: In grammar, the neuter gender or a neuter word, neither masculine nor feminine.Also: neuter gender, neuter noun.

1 other meaning: neutral

2neutral: A neutral person or thing, one that takes no side or has no charge, as in politics or science.Also: neutral party, neutral person.

“Neodar” with the article

The plural of neuter in Irish is neodair. Here is neodar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an neodar

the neuter

No change after an

na neodair

the neuters

Plural: no change after na

“Neodar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neodar, the Irish word for neuter.

Bhí an neodar ann sa tSean-Ghaeilge.

Old Irish had the neuter.

Níl neodar sa Ghaeilge inniu.

Modern Irish has no neuter.

Is neodar an focal sin sa Ghearmáinis.

That word is neuter in German.

D'fhoghlaim mé foirmeacha an neodair sa Laidin.

I learned the neuter forms in Latin.

Bhí na neodair ina n-ainmfhocail fhirinscneacha ina dhiaidh sin.

The neuters later became masculine nouns.

Tá trí inscne sa Ghréigis, an neodar ina measc.

Greek has three genders, including the neuter.

D'fhan sé ina neodar le linn an chogaidh.

He stayed neutral during the war.

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Neuter in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for neuter?

The Irish for neuter is neodar (pronounced “NYOH-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neodair. Depending on context it can also mean neutral.

How do you pronounce neodar in Irish?

Neodar is said like “NYOH-dur” (IPA /ˈnʲoːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of neuter in Irish?

The plural of neodar is neodair; with the article, na neodair means “the neuters”. The genitive plural is neodar, as in foirceann na neodar (the ending of the neuters).

Does neodar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neodar can mean neuter or neutral, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Does Irish have a neuter gender?

Modern Irish has only two genders, firinscneach and baininscneach; the neodar existed in Old Irish but disappeared.

How do I say 'neutral' as an adjective?

Use the adjective neodrach, for example tír neodrach, 'a neutral country'; neodracht means 'neutrality'.

Neuter in Irish (Neodar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage