HeyRuaHow to say “uninteresting” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhshuimiúil
- English:
- uninteresting, indifferent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uninteresting:
- níos neamhshuimiúla
- Most uninteresting:
- is neamhshuimiúla
- Plural:
- neamhshuimiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-hee-mool” /ˈnʲãuhɪmʲuːlʲ/
What does “neamhshuimiúil” mean?
“Neamhshuimiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uninteresting
- Not interesting; dull and not holding your attention.Also: dull, boring, tedious.
1 other meaning: indifferent
- 2indifferent
- Not caring about or not interested in something (used with 'i' or 'de').Also: uninterested, unconcerned, careless.
“Neamhshuimiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhshuimiúil after leabhar (book, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhshuimiúla.
More uninteresting, most uninteresting, very uninteresting
Bhí an dara scannán níos neamhshuimiúla ná an chéad cheann. The second film was more uninteresting than the first.
| more uninteresting | níos neamhshuimiúla | in the past tense: ní ba neamhshuimiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most uninteresting | is neamhshuimiúla | in the past tense: ba neamhshuimiúla |
| as uninteresting as | chomh neamhshuimiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very uninteresting | an-neamhshuimiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uninteresting | róneamhshuimiúil | ró- lenites |
“Neamhshuimiúil” 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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Uninteresting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uninteresting?
The Irish for uninteresting is neamhshuimiúil (pronounced “NYOW-hee-mool”). It comes after the noun: leabhar neamhshuimiúil, a uninteresting book; bean neamhshuimiúil, a uninteresting woman.
How do you say more uninteresting and most uninteresting in Irish?
níos neamhshuimiúla is more uninteresting and is neamhshuimiúla is most uninteresting. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhshuimiúla and ba neamhshuimiúla.
What is the plural of neamhshuimiúil?
With a plural noun neamhshuimiúil becomes neamhshuimiúla: leabhair neamhshuimiúla, mná neamhshuimiúla.
How do you say very uninteresting in Irish?
an-neamhshuimiúil. Too uninteresting is róneamhshuimiúil, and as uninteresting as is chomh neamhshuimiúil le.
Does neamhshuimiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhshuimiúil can mean uninteresting or indifferent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhshuimiúil?
The opposite is 'suimiúil', meaning interesting; 'neamh-' is a negative prefix that lenites the following consonant, giving 'neamhshuimiúil'.
