HeyRuaHow to say “shameless” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhnáireach
- English:
- shameless, impudent, flagrant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More shameless:
- níos neamhnáirí
- Most shameless:
- is neamhnáirí
- Plural:
- neamhnáireacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-naw-ruh-uck” /ˈnʲaunˠˌn̪ˠaːɾʲəx/
What does “neamhnáireach” mean?
“Neamhnáireach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shameless
- Having or showing no sense of shame about bad behaviour.Also: brazen, unashamed, barefaced.
2 other meanings: impudent or flagrant
- 2impudent
- Bold and cheeky in a way that shows no respect or modesty.Also: audacious, cheeky, brazen-faced.
- 3flagrant
- Done openly and without any attempt to hide wrongdoing.Also: blatant, open.
“Neamhnáireach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhnáireach after bréagadóir (liar, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhnáireacha.
More shameless, most shameless, very shameless
Tá sé níos neamhnáirí ná a dheartháir. He is more shameless than his brother.
| more shameless | níos neamhnáirí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhnáirí |
|---|---|---|
| most shameless | is neamhnáirí | in the past tense: ba neamhnáirí |
| as shameless as | chomh neamhnáireach le | no change after chomh |
| very shameless | an-neamhnáireach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too shameless | róneamhnáireach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhnáireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Shameless in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shameless?
The Irish for shameless is neamhnáireach (pronounced “NYOW-naw-ruh-uck”). It comes after the noun: bréagadóir neamhnáireach, a shameless liar; bean neamhnáireach, a shameless woman.
How do you say more shameless and most shameless in Irish?
níos neamhnáirí is more shameless and is neamhnáirí is most shameless. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhnáirí and ba neamhnáirí.
What is the plural of neamhnáireach?
With a plural noun neamhnáireach becomes neamhnáireacha: bréagadóirí neamhnáireacha, mná neamhnáireacha.
How do you say very shameless in Irish?
an-neamhnáireach. Too shameless is róneamhnáireach, and as shameless as is chomh neamhnáireach le.
Does neamhnáireach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhnáireach can mean shameless, impudent or flagrant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhnáireach?
The opposite is 'náireach', meaning shameful or bashful; the prefix 'neamh-' negates it, so 'neamhnáireach' means without shame.
