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Non-fulfilment in Irish (Neamhchomhall): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for non-fulfilment is neamhchomhall, a masculine noun.
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How to say “non-fulfilment” in Irish

Irish:
neamhchomhall
English:
non-fulfilment
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“NYOW-khoh-wul”  /ˈnʲaunˌxoːl̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
neamhchomhaill, an neamhchomhaill (e.g. cás neamhchomhaill, a case of non-fulfilment)

What does “neamhchomhall” mean?

non-fulfilment
The failure to carry out or fulfil something, such as a promise, duty or contract.Also: non-performance, failure to fulfil, default, non-compliance.

“Neamhchomhall” with the article

Here is neamhchomhall after the article (an t-alt).

an neamhchomhall
the non-fulfilment
No change after an

“Neamhchomhall” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neamhchomhall, the Irish word for non-fulfilment.

Bhí neamhchomhall an chonartha ina chúis aighnis.
Non-fulfilment of the contract caused a dispute.
Gearradh fíneáil air mar gheall ar neamhchomhall dualgais.
He was fined for failure to perform a duty.
Ní ghlacfaidh an chúirt le neamhchomhall gealltanais.
The court will not accept failure to keep an undertaking.
Is é an neamhchomhall an príomhghearán atá acu.
Non-fulfilment is their main complaint.
Tá pionós ann i gcás neamhchomhaill.
There is a penalty in the event of non-fulfilment.
Chuir sé an milleán ar an neamhchomhall sin.
He blamed that failure to comply.
Ba é neamhchomhall na rialacha a chuir deireadh leis.
Failure to follow the rules ended it.

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Non-fulfilment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for non-fulfilment?

The Irish for non-fulfilment is neamhchomhall (pronounced “NYOW-khoh-wul”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce neamhchomhall in Irish?

Neamhchomhall is said like “NYOW-khoh-wul” (IPA /ˈnʲaunˌxoːl̪ˠ/).

Does neamhchomhall have a plural?

No plural form is given for neamhchomhall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How does neamhchomhall relate to comhall?

Comhall means fulfilment or carrying out (of a promise or duty), and the prefix neamh- makes it negative, so neamhchomhall is non-fulfilment.

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