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Non-member in Irish (Neamhbhall): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for non-member is neamhbhall, a masculine noun (plural neamhbhaill).
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How to say “non-member” in Irish

Irish:
neamhbhall
English:
non-member
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“NYAV-vowl”  /ˈnʲaʊˌwəul̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
neamhbhaill (non-members)
Genitive singular:
neamhbhaill, an neamhbhaill (e.g. cearta an neamhbhaill, the rights of the non-member)
Genitive plural:
neamhbhall, na neamhbhall (e.g. líon na neamhbhall, the number of non-members)

What does “neamhbhall” mean?

non-member
A person who is not a member of a particular club, organisation or group.Also: nonmember, outsider.

“Neamhbhall” with the article

The plural of non-member in Irish is neamhbhaill. Here is neamhbhall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an neamhbhall
the non-member
No change after an
na neamhbhaill
the non-members
Plural: no change after na

“Neamhbhall” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neamhbhall, the Irish word for non-member.

Is neamhbhall mé, ach is féidir liom freastal.
I'm a non-member, but I can attend.
Tá fáilte roimh neamhbhaill chuig an gcruinniú.
Non-members are welcome at the meeting.
Íocann an neamhbhall táille níos airde.
The non-member pays a higher fee.
Tá táille na neamhbhall fiche euro.
The fee for non-members is twenty euro.
Ní féidir le neamhbhaill vótáil sa toghchán.
Non-members cannot vote in the election.
Labhair neamhbhall ag deireadh an chruinnithe.
A non-member spoke at the end of the meeting.
Bhí cuid mhór neamhbhall i láthair aréir.
A lot of non-members were present last night.

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Non-member in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for non-member?

The Irish for non-member is neamhbhall (pronounced “NYAV-vowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neamhbhaill.

How do you pronounce neamhbhall in Irish?

Neamhbhall is said like “NYAV-vowl” (IPA /ˈnʲaʊˌwəul̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of non-member in Irish?

The plural of neamhbhall is neamhbhaill; with the article, na neamhbhaill means “the non-members”. The genitive plural is neamhbhall, as in líon na neamhbhall (the number of non-members).

How is 'neamhbhall' formed?

It is 'ball' (member) with the negative prefix 'neamh-', which lenites the following consonant, giving 'neamhbhall'.

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