HeyRuaHow to say “unconscious” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-chomhfhiosach
- English:
- unconscious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unconscious:
- níos neamh-chomhfhiosaí
- Most unconscious:
- is neamh-chomhfhiosaí
- Plural:
- neamh-chomhfhiosacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-KHOH-iss-ukh” /ɲav ˈxoːɪsˠəx/
What does “neamh-chomhfhiosach” mean?
- unconscious
- Happening in the mind without a person being aware of it, as in an unconscious bias or feeling.Also: subconscious, unaware, involuntary.
“Neamh-chomhfhiosach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamh-chomhfhiosach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamh-chomhfhiosacha.
More unconscious, most unconscious, very unconscious
Tá an nós seo níos neamh-chomhfhiosaí ná mar a cheapfá. This habit is more unconscious than you would think.
| more unconscious | níos neamh-chomhfhiosaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamh-chomhfhiosaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unconscious | is neamh-chomhfhiosaí | in the past tense: ba neamh-chomhfhiosaí |
| as unconscious as | chomh neamh-chomhfhiosach le | no change after chomh |
| very unconscious | an-neamh-chomhfhiosach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unconscious | róneamh-chomhfhiosach | ró- lenites |
“Neamh-chomhfhiosach” 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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Unconscious in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unconscious?
The Irish for unconscious is neamh-chomhfhiosach (pronounced “nyav-KHOH-iss-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamh-chomhfhiosach, an unconscious man; bean neamh-chomhfhiosach, an unconscious woman.
How do you say more unconscious and most unconscious in Irish?
níos neamh-chomhfhiosaí is more unconscious and is neamh-chomhfhiosaí is most unconscious. In the past tense they become ní ba neamh-chomhfhiosaí and ba neamh-chomhfhiosaí.
What is the plural of neamh-chomhfhiosach?
With a plural noun neamh-chomhfhiosach becomes neamh-chomhfhiosacha: fir neamh-chomhfhiosacha, mná neamh-chomhfhiosacha.
How do you say very unconscious in Irish?
an-neamh-chomhfhiosach. Too unconscious is róneamh-chomhfhiosach, and as unconscious as is chomh neamh-chomhfhiosach le.
Is 'neamh-chomhfhiosach' the word for being knocked unconscious?
No, it refers to the unconscious mind or unaware processes. For someone knocked out, say 'gan aithne gan urlabhra' or 'Tá sé gan aithne'.
