HeyRuaHow to say “non-denominational” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-shainchreidmheach
- English:
- non-denominational
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-denominational:
- níos neamh-shainchreidmhí
- Most non-denominational:
- is neamh-shainchreidmhí
- Plural:
- neamh-shainchreidmheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-HAN-khredge-vakh” /ɲav ˈhanʲxɾʲɛdʲvʲəx/
What does “neamh-shainchreidmheach” mean?
- non-denominational
- Not belonging to or controlled by any particular religious denomination, often said of a school.Also: nondenominational, interdenominational, multi-denominational.
“Neamh-shainchreidmheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamh-shainchreidmheach after coláiste (college, masculine), after scoil (school, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamh-shainchreidmheacha.
More non-denominational, most non-denominational, very non-denominational
Tá níos mó scoileanna neamh-shainchreidmheacha ann anois. There are more non-denominational schools now.
| more non-denominational | níos neamh-shainchreidmhí | in the past tense: ní ba neamh-shainchreidmhí |
|---|---|---|
| most non-denominational | is neamh-shainchreidmhí | in the past tense: ba neamh-shainchreidmhí |
| as non-denominational as | chomh neamh-shainchreidmheach le | no change after chomh |
| very non-denominational | an-neamh-shainchreidmheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-denominational | róneamh-shainchreidmheach | ró- lenites |
“Neamh-shainchreidmheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Non-denominational in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-denominational?
The Irish for non-denominational is neamh-shainchreidmheach (pronounced “nyav-HAN-khredge-vakh”). It comes after the noun: coláiste neamh-shainchreidmheach, a non-denominational college; scoil neamh-shainchreidmheach, a non-denominational school.
How do you say more non-denominational and most non-denominational in Irish?
níos neamh-shainchreidmhí is more non-denominational and is neamh-shainchreidmhí is most non-denominational. In the past tense they become ní ba neamh-shainchreidmhí and ba neamh-shainchreidmhí.
What is the plural of neamh-shainchreidmheach?
With a plural noun neamh-shainchreidmheach becomes neamh-shainchreidmheacha: coláistí neamh-shainchreidmheacha, scoileanna neamh-shainchreidmheacha.
How do you say very non-denominational in Irish?
an-neamh-shainchreidmheach. Too non-denominational is róneamh-shainchreidmheach, and as non-denominational as is chomh neamh-shainchreidmheach le.
What is the difference between 'neamh-shainchreidmheach' and 'ilchreidmheach'?
'Neamh-shainchreidmheach' means not tied to any denomination, while 'ilchreidmheach' means multi-denominational, catering for several faiths.
