HeyRuaHow to say “trivial” in Irish
- Irish:
- neafaiseach
- English:
- trivial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More trivial:
- níos neafaisí
- Most trivial:
- is neafaisí
- Plural:
- neafaiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NAF-ish-okh” /ˈnʲafəʃəx/
What does “neafaiseach” mean?
- trivial
- Of little importance or value; not worth worrying about.Also: trifling, petty, insignificant, unimportant, frivolous.
“Neafaiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neafaiseach after rud (thing, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neafaiseacha.
More trivial, most trivial, very trivial
Tá an fhadhb seo níos neafaisí ná an ceann eile. This problem is more trivial than the other one.
| more trivial | níos neafaisí | in the past tense: ní ba neafaisí |
|---|---|---|
| most trivial | is neafaisí | in the past tense: ba neafaisí |
| as trivial as | chomh neafaiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very trivial | an-neafaiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too trivial | róneafaiseach | ró- lenites |
“Neafaiseach” 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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Trivial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trivial?
The Irish for trivial is neafaiseach (pronounced “NAF-ish-okh”). It comes after the noun: rud neafaiseach, a trivial thing; ceist neafaiseach, a trivial question.
How do you say more trivial and most trivial in Irish?
níos neafaisí is more trivial and is neafaisí is most trivial. In the past tense they become ní ba neafaisí and ba neafaisí.
What is the plural of neafaiseach?
With a plural noun neafaiseach becomes neafaiseacha: rudaí neafaiseacha, ceisteanna neafaiseacha.
How do you say very trivial in Irish?
an-neafaiseach. Too trivial is róneafaiseach, and as trivial as is chomh neafaiseach le.
What is the difference between 'neafaiseach' and 'suarach'?
'Neafaiseach' means trivial or unimportant, while 'suarach' often adds a sense of mean or paltry, as in 'duine suarach', a mean person.
