HeyRuaHow to say “non-attendance” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhfhreastal
- English:
- non-attendance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ras-tuhl” /ˈnʲəuˌɾˠasˠt̪ˠəlˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhfhreastail, an neamhfhreastail (e.g. fadhb an neamhfhreastail, the problem of non-attendance)
What does “neamhfhreastal” mean?
- non-attendance
- Failure to attend or be present, for example at school, work or a meeting.Also: absence, absenteeism, failure to attend.
“Neamhfhreastal” with the article
Here is neamhfhreastal after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhfhreastal
the non-attendance
No change after an
“Neamhfhreastal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhfhreastal, the Irish word for non-attendance.
Is fadhb mhór é neamhfhreastal sa scoil seo.
Non-attendance is a big problem in this school.
Ghearr an múinteoir pionós as neamhfhreastal.
The teacher imposed a penalty for non-attendance.
Tá an neamhfhreastal ag méadú i measc daltaí.
Non-attendance is increasing among pupils.
Rinneadh tuairisc ar ráta an neamhfhreastail.
A report was made on the rate of non-attendance.
Ní ghlactar le neamhfhreastal gan chúis.
Non-attendance without a reason is not accepted.
Bhí imní ar a tuismitheoirí faoina neamhfhreastal.
Her parents were worried about her non-attendance.
Cuireadh litir abhaile mar gheall ar neamhfhreastal ar ranganna.
A letter was sent home because of non-attendance at classes.
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Non-attendance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-attendance?
The Irish for non-attendance is neamhfhreastal (pronounced “NYOW-ras-tuhl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhfhreastal in Irish?
Neamhfhreastal is said like “NYOW-ras-tuhl” (IPA /ˈnʲəuˌɾˠasˠt̪ˠəlˠ/).
Does neamhfhreastal have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhfhreastal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does 'neamhfhreastal' relate to 'freastal'?
It is 'freastal' (attendance, serving) with the negative prefix 'neamh-', which lenites the f so it becomes silent: 'neamhfhreastal ar scoil', non-attendance at school.
