HeyRuaHow to say “non-resident” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchónaitheach
- English:
- non-resident, non-residential
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-resident:
- níos neamhchónaithí
- Most non-resident:
- is neamhchónaithí
- Plural:
- neamhchónaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-khoe-nih-hukh” /ˈnʲauˌxoːnˠəhəx/
What does “neamhchónaitheach” mean?
“Neamhchónaitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- non-resident
- Not living in the place or country in question, especially for tax or legal purposes.Also: nonresident, not resident.
1 other meaning: non-residential
- 2non-residential
- Not used for people to live in, or not involving staying overnight.Also: not residential.
“Neamhchónaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchónaitheach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchónaitheacha.
More non-resident, most non-resident, very non-resident
Tá an cúrsa seo níos neamhchónaithí ná an ceann eile. This course is more non-residential than the other one.
| more non-resident | níos neamhchónaithí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchónaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most non-resident | is neamhchónaithí | in the past tense: ba neamhchónaithí |
| as non-resident as | chomh neamhchónaitheach le | no change after chomh |
| very non-resident | an-neamhchónaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-resident | róneamhchónaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchónaitheach” 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-resident in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-resident?
The Irish for non-resident is neamhchónaitheach (pronounced “NYOW-khoe-nih-hukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhchónaitheach, a non-resident man; bean neamhchónaitheach, a non-resident woman.
How do you say more non-resident and most non-resident in Irish?
níos neamhchónaithí is more non-resident and is neamhchónaithí is most non-resident. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchónaithí and ba neamhchónaithí.
What is the plural of neamhchónaitheach?
With a plural noun neamhchónaitheach becomes neamhchónaitheacha: fir neamhchónaitheacha, mná neamhchónaitheacha.
How do you say very non-resident in Irish?
an-neamhchónaitheach. Too non-resident is róneamhchónaitheach, and as non-resident as is chomh neamhchónaitheach le.
Does neamhchónaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchónaitheach can mean non-resident or non-residential, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhchónaitheach?
The opposite is cónaitheach, meaning resident, as in mac léinn cónaitheach, a resident student.
