HeyRuaHow to say “unfinished” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchríochnaithe
- English:
- unfinished, unrefined
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unfinished:
- níos neamhchríochnaithe
- Most unfinished:
- is neamhchríochnaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-KHREE-ukh-nih-ha” /ˈnʲaːwˌxɾʲiːəxnəhə/
What does “neamhchríochnaithe” mean?
“Neamhchríochnaithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unfinished
- Not yet completed or brought to an end.Also: incomplete, uncompleted, not finished.
1 other meaning: unrefined
- 2unrefined
- Not given a final finish or polish, rough in its workmanship.Also: unpolished, rough, crude.
Other Irish adjectives for unfinished: neamhiomlán (incomplete)
“Neamhchríochnaithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhchríochnaithe after teach (house, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhchríochnaithe.
More unfinished, most unfinished, very unfinished
| more unfinished | níos neamhchríochnaithe | in the past tense: ní ba neamhchríochnaithe |
|---|---|---|
| most unfinished | is neamhchríochnaithe | in the past tense: ba neamhchríochnaithe |
| as unfinished as | chomh neamhchríochnaithe le | no change after chomh |
| very unfinished | an-neamhchríochnaithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unfinished | róneamhchríochnaithe | ró- lenites |
“Neamhchríochnaithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unfinished in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unfinished?
The Irish for unfinished is neamhchríochnaithe (pronounced “nyav-KHREE-ukh-nih-ha”). It comes after the noun: teach neamhchríochnaithe, an unfinished house; obair neamhchríochnaithe, unfinished work.
How do you say more unfinished and most unfinished in Irish?
níos neamhchríochnaithe is more unfinished and is neamhchríochnaithe is most unfinished. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhchríochnaithe and ba neamhchríochnaithe.
How do you say very unfinished in Irish?
an-neamhchríochnaithe. Too unfinished is róneamhchríochnaithe, and as unfinished as is chomh neamhchríochnaithe le.
Does neamhchríochnaithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhchríochnaithe can mean unfinished or unrefined, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neamhchríochnaithe' and 'neamhiomlán'?
'Neamhchríochnaithe' means a task or object has not been finished, while 'neamhiomlán' means something is incomplete because parts are missing.
