HeyRuaHow to say “restless” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhshuaimhneach
- English:
- restless, troubled
- Word type:
- adjective
- More restless:
- níos neamhshuaimhní
- Most restless:
- is neamhshuaimhní
- Plural:
- neamhshuaimhneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-hoov-nyokh” /ˈn̠ʲaũˌhuəvʲnʲəx/
What does “neamhshuaimhneach” mean?
“Neamhshuaimhneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- restless
- Unable to stay still or relax, uneasy in mind or body.Also: uneasy, unsettled, fidgety.
1 other meaning: troubled
- 2troubled
- Disturbed or anxious, without peace of mind.Also: disturbed, anxious, worried.
Other Irish adjectives for restless: mífhoighneach (impatient), neamhshocair (uneasy), corrthónach (restless), corrabhuaiseach (uneasy)
“Neamhshuaimhneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhshuaimhneach after páiste (child, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhshuaimhneacha.
More restless, most restless, very restless
Bhí sé níos neamhshuaimhní inniu ná inné. He was more restless today than yesterday.
| more restless | níos neamhshuaimhní | in the past tense: ní ba neamhshuaimhní |
|---|---|---|
| most restless | is neamhshuaimhní | in the past tense: ba neamhshuaimhní |
| as restless as | chomh neamhshuaimhneach le | no change after chomh |
| very restless | an-neamhshuaimhneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too restless | róneamhshuaimhneach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhshuaimhneach” 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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Restless in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for restless?
The Irish for restless is neamhshuaimhneach (pronounced “NYOW-hoov-nyokh”). It comes after the noun: páiste neamhshuaimhneach, a restless child; oíche neamhshuaimhneach, a restless night.
How do you say more restless and most restless in Irish?
níos neamhshuaimhní is more restless and is neamhshuaimhní is most restless. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhshuaimhní and ba neamhshuaimhní.
What is the plural of neamhshuaimhneach?
With a plural noun neamhshuaimhneach becomes neamhshuaimhneacha: páistí neamhshuaimhneacha, oícheanta neamhshuaimhneacha.
How do you say very restless in Irish?
an-neamhshuaimhneach. Too restless is róneamhshuaimhneach, and as restless as is chomh neamhshuaimhneach le.
Does neamhshuaimhneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhshuaimhneach can mean restless or troubled, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neamhshuaimhneach and míshuaimhneach?
Both mean uneasy or restless and are largely interchangeable; míshuaimhneach is somewhat more common. The opposite of both is suaimhneach, calm.
