HeyRuaHow to say “poisonous” in Irish
- Irish:
- nimhiúil
- English:
- poisonous, virulent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More poisonous:
- níos nimhiúla
- Most poisonous:
- is nimhiúla
- Plural:
- nimhiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “NIV-ool” /ˈnʲɪvʲuːlʲ/
What does “nimhiúil” mean?
“Nimhiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- poisonous
- Containing poison or able to harm or kill by poison.Also: toxic, venomous.
1 other meaning: virulent
- 2virulent
- Bitter, spiteful or malicious in feeling or speech.Also: venomous, spiteful, malicious.
“Nimhiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is nimhiúil after beacán (mushroom, masculine), after nathair (snake, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, nimhiúla.
More poisonous, most poisonous, very poisonous
Tá an nathair seo níos nimhiúla ná an ceann eile. This snake is more poisonous than the other one.
| more poisonous | níos nimhiúla | in the past tense: ní ba nimhiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most poisonous | is nimhiúla | in the past tense: ba nimhiúla |
| as poisonous as | chomh nimhiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very poisonous | an-nimhiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too poisonous | rónimhiúil | ró- lenites |
“Nimhiúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Poisonous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poisonous?
The Irish for poisonous is nimhiúil (pronounced “NIV-ool”). It comes after the noun: beacán nimhiúil, a poisonous mushroom; nathair nimhiúil, a poisonous snake.
How do you say more poisonous and most poisonous in Irish?
níos nimhiúla is more poisonous and is nimhiúla is most poisonous. In the past tense they become ní ba nimhiúla and ba nimhiúla.
What is the plural of nimhiúil?
With a plural noun nimhiúil becomes nimhiúla: beacáin nimhiúla, nathracha nimhiúla.
How do you say very poisonous in Irish?
an-nimhiúil. Too poisonous is rónimhiúil, and as poisonous as is chomh nimhiúil le.
Does nimhiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nimhiúil can mean poisonous or virulent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'nimhiúil' and 'nimhneach'?
'Nimhiúil' mainly means poisonous or venomous, while 'nimhneach' usually means sore or painful, though it can also mean venomous or bitter.
