HeyRuaHow to say “non-native” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhdhúchasach
- English:
- non-native, non-native (speaker)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-native:
- níos neamhdhúchasaí
- Most non-native:
- is neamhdhúchasaí
- Plural:
- neamhdhúchasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-yoo-khas-okh” /ˈnʲaũˌɣuːxəsəx/
What does “neamhdhúchasach” mean?
“Neamhdhúchasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- non-native
- Not originally from a particular place or country; introduced from elsewhere, especially of plants, animals or people.Also: alien, introduced, exotic, foreign.
1 other meaning: non-native (speaker)
- 2non-native (speaker)
- Describes a speaker who did not acquire the language as a native or first language.Also: non-native, second-language.
“Neamhdhúchasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhdhúchasach after crann (tree, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhdhúchasacha.
More non-native, most non-native, very non-native
Tá an t-ainmhí seo níos neamhdhúchasaí ná an ceann eile. This animal is more foreign to the area than the other one.
| more non-native | níos neamhdhúchasaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhdhúchasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most non-native | is neamhdhúchasaí | in the past tense: ba neamhdhúchasaí |
| as non-native as | chomh neamhdhúchasach le | no change after chomh |
| very non-native | an-neamhdhúchasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-native | róneamhdhúchasach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhdhúchasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Non-native in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-native?
The Irish for non-native is neamhdhúchasach (pronounced “NYOW-yoo-khas-okh”). It comes after the noun: crann neamhdhúchasach, a non-native tree; bean neamhdhúchasach, a non-native woman.
How do you say more non-native and most non-native in Irish?
níos neamhdhúchasaí is more non-native and is neamhdhúchasaí is most non-native. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhdhúchasaí and ba neamhdhúchasaí.
What is the plural of neamhdhúchasach?
With a plural noun neamhdhúchasach becomes neamhdhúchasacha: crainn neamhdhúchasacha, mná neamhdhúchasacha.
How do you say very non-native in Irish?
an-neamhdhúchasach. Too non-native is róneamhdhúchasach, and as non-native as is chomh neamhdhúchasach le.
Does neamhdhúchasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhdhúchasach can mean non-native or non-native (speaker), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhdhúchasach?
The opposite is dúchasach, as in 'speiceas dúchasach', a native species, or 'cainteoir dúchais', a native speaker.
