HeyRuaHow to say “uneven” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchothrom
- English:
- uneven, unfair, unbalanced
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uneven:
- níos neamhchothroime
- Most uneven:
- is neamhchothroime
- Plural:
- neamhchothroma
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-khuh-hrum” /ˈnʲaũˌxɔhɾəmˠ/
What does “neamhchothrom” mean?
“Neamhchothrom” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uneven
- Not level or smooth, with a surface that goes up and down.Also: rough, bumpy, not level.
2 other meanings: unfair or unbalanced
- 2unfair
- Not treating people equally or justly.Also: unjust, inequitable, unequal.
- 3unbalanced
- Not evenly balanced or equal in amount or weight.Also: unequal, lopsided.
“Neamhchothrom” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchothrom after comórtas (contest, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchothroma.
More uneven, most uneven, very uneven
Tá an pháirc seo níos neamhchothroime ná an ceann eile. This field is more uneven than the other one.
| more uneven | níos neamhchothroime | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchothroime |
|---|---|---|
| most uneven | is neamhchothroime | in the past tense: ba neamhchothroime |
| as uneven as | chomh neamhchothrom le | no change after chomh |
| very uneven | an-neamhchothrom | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uneven | róneamhchothrom | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchothrom” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Uneven in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uneven?
The Irish for uneven is neamhchothrom (pronounced “NYOW-khuh-hrum”). It comes after the noun: comórtas neamhchothrom, an uneven contest; scéim neamhchothrom, an uneven scheme.
How do you say more uneven and most uneven in Irish?
níos neamhchothroime is more uneven and is neamhchothroime is most uneven. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchothroime and ba neamhchothroime.
What is the plural of neamhchothrom?
With a plural noun neamhchothrom becomes neamhchothroma: comórtais neamhchothroma, scéimeanna neamhchothroma.
How do you say very uneven in Irish?
an-neamhchothrom. Too uneven is róneamhchothrom, and as uneven as is chomh neamhchothrom le.
Does neamhchothrom have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchothrom can mean uneven, unfair or unbalanced, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there a difference between 'neamhchothrom' and 'míchothrom'?
Both mean uneven or unfair and are largely interchangeable, though 'míchothrom' is often preferred for unfairness and 'neamhchothrom' for uneven surfaces.
