HeyRuaHow to say “uncertain” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchinnte
- English:
- uncertain, indefinite
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uncertain:
- níos neamhchinnte
- Most uncertain:
- is neamhchinnte
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-hin-cha” /ˈnʲaũˌçiːnʲtʲə/
What does “neamhchinnte” mean?
“Neamhchinnte” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uncertain
- Not known for sure, or not sure about something.Also: unsure, doubtful, unclear.
“Neamhchinnte” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchinnte after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchinnte.
More uncertain, most uncertain, very uncertain
Tá an scéal níos neamhchinnte anois ná riamh. The situation is more uncertain now than ever.
| more uncertain | níos neamhchinnte | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchinnte |
|---|---|---|
| most uncertain | is neamhchinnte | in the past tense: ba neamhchinnte |
| as uncertain as | chomh neamhchinnte le | no change after chomh |
| very uncertain | an-neamhchinnte | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uncertain | róneamhchinnte | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchinnte” 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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Uncertain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uncertain?
The Irish for uncertain is neamhchinnte (pronounced “NYOW-hin-cha”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhchinnte, an uncertain man; bean neamhchinnte, an uncertain woman.
How do you say more uncertain and most uncertain in Irish?
níos neamhchinnte is more uncertain and is neamhchinnte is most uncertain. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchinnte and ba neamhchinnte.
How do you say very uncertain in Irish?
an-neamhchinnte. Too uncertain is róneamhchinnte, and as uncertain as is chomh neamhchinnte le.
Does neamhchinnte have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchinnte can mean uncertain or indefinite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neamhchinnte and éiginnte?
Both mean uncertain; éiginnte is also the usual word for grammatical 'indefinite', as in an t-alt éiginnte, while neamhchinnte is common for being unsure: Tá mé neamhchinnte.
Which preposition goes with neamhchinnte?
Use faoi for what you are unsure about: Tá mé neamhchinnte faoin bplean.
