HeyRuaHow to say “ungrateful” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhbhuíoch
- English:
- ungrateful, thankless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ungrateful:
- níos neamhbhuíche
- Most ungrateful:
- is neamhbhuíche
- Plural:
- neamhbhuíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyow-VWEE-ukh” /nʲaʊˈvˠiːəx/
What does “neamhbhuíoch” mean?
“Neamhbhuíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ungrateful
- Not showing thanks or appreciation for something done or given.Also: unthankful, unappreciative.
1 other meaning: thankless
- 2thankless
- Describing a task or job that brings no thanks or reward.Also: unrewarding.
“Neamhbhuíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhbhuíoch after páiste (child, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhbhuíocha.
More ungrateful, most ungrateful, very ungrateful
Tá sé níos neamhbhuíche ná a dheartháir. He is more ungrateful than his brother.
| more ungrateful | níos neamhbhuíche | in the past tense: ní ba neamhbhuíche |
|---|---|---|
| most ungrateful | is neamhbhuíche | in the past tense: ba neamhbhuíche |
| as ungrateful as | chomh neamhbhuíoch le | no change after chomh |
| very ungrateful | an-neamhbhuíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ungrateful | róneamhbhuíoch | ró- lenites |
“Neamhbhuíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Ungrateful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ungrateful?
The Irish for ungrateful is neamhbhuíoch (pronounced “nyow-VWEE-ukh”). It comes after the noun: páiste neamhbhuíoch, an ungrateful child; obair neamhbhuíoch, ungrateful work.
How do you say more ungrateful and most ungrateful in Irish?
níos neamhbhuíche is more ungrateful and is neamhbhuíche is most ungrateful. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhbhuíche and ba neamhbhuíche.
What is the plural of neamhbhuíoch?
With a plural noun neamhbhuíoch becomes neamhbhuíocha: páistí neamhbhuíocha, oibreacha neamhbhuíocha.
How do you say very ungrateful in Irish?
an-neamhbhuíoch. Too ungrateful is róneamhbhuíoch, and as ungrateful as is chomh neamhbhuíoch le.
Does neamhbhuíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhbhuíoch can mean ungrateful or thankless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with neamhbhuíoch?
Use 'de' for the person: 'Bhí sé neamhbhuíoch díom' means 'He was ungrateful to me', just as with 'buíoch de'.
Is there another word for ungrateful?
Yes, 'míbhuíoch' is also common and means much the same as 'neamhbhuíoch'.
