HeyRuaHow to say “unmarried” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhphósta
- English:
- unmarried
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unmarried:
- níos neamhphósta
- Most unmarried:
- is neamhphósta
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-fohs-ta” /ˈnʲaufoːst̪ˠə/
What does “neamhphósta” mean?
- unmarried
- Not married; having no husband or wife.Also: single, not married, unwed.
Other Irish adjectives for unmarried: singil (single)
“Neamhphósta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhphósta after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhphósta.
More unmarried, most unmarried, very unmarried
Tá níos mó daoine neamhphósta ann anois ná riamh. There are more unmarried people now than ever.
| more unmarried | níos neamhphósta | in the past tense: ní ba neamhphósta |
|---|---|---|
| most unmarried | is neamhphósta | in the past tense: ba neamhphósta |
| as unmarried as | chomh neamhphósta le | no change after chomh |
| very unmarried | an-neamhphósta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unmarried | róneamhphósta | ró- lenites |
“Neamhphósta” 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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Unmarried in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unmarried?
The Irish for unmarried is neamhphósta (pronounced “NYAV-fohs-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhphósta, an unmarried man; bean neamhphósta, an unmarried woman.
How do you say more unmarried and most unmarried in Irish?
níos neamhphósta is more unmarried and is neamhphósta is most unmarried. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhphósta and ba neamhphósta.
How do you say very unmarried in Irish?
an-neamhphósta. Too unmarried is róneamhphósta, and as unmarried as is chomh neamhphósta le.
What is the difference between 'neamhphósta' and 'singil'?
'Neamhphósta' means not married, while 'singil' is often used informally to mean single or not in a relationship.
Why does 'neamhphósta' not have a real comparative?
Being married or not is not a matter of degree. So 'níos neamhphósta' is rarely used, and comparisons are usually made with 'níos mó daoine neamhphósta' instead.
