HeyRuaHow to say “unnecessary” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhriachtanach
- English:
- unnecessary
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unnecessary:
- níos neamhriachtanaí
- Most unnecessary:
- is neamhriachtanaí
- Plural:
- neamhriachtanacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ree-akh-tan-akh” /ˈnʲəuˌɾʲiəxt̪ˠənˠəx/
What does “neamhriachtanach” mean?
- unnecessary
- Not needed or not essential.Also: needless, non-essential, not required.
“Neamhriachtanach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhriachtanach after costas (cost, masculine), after moill (delay, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhriachtanacha.
More unnecessary, most unnecessary, very unnecessary
| more unnecessary | níos neamhriachtanaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhriachtanaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unnecessary | is neamhriachtanaí | in the past tense: ba neamhriachtanaí |
| as unnecessary as | chomh neamhriachtanach le | no change after chomh |
| very unnecessary | an-neamhriachtanach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unnecessary | róneamhriachtanach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhriachtanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unnecessary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unnecessary?
The Irish for unnecessary is neamhriachtanach (pronounced “NYOW-ree-akh-tan-akh”). It comes after the noun: costas neamhriachtanach, an unnecessary cost; moill neamhriachtanach, an unnecessary delay.
How do you say more unnecessary and most unnecessary in Irish?
níos neamhriachtanaí is more unnecessary and is neamhriachtanaí is most unnecessary. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhriachtanaí and ba neamhriachtanaí.
What is the plural of neamhriachtanach?
With a plural noun neamhriachtanach becomes neamhriachtanacha: costais neamhriachtanacha, moilleanna neamhriachtanacha.
How do you say very unnecessary in Irish?
an-neamhriachtanach. Too unnecessary is róneamhriachtanach, and as unnecessary as is chomh neamhriachtanach le.
Is there another common way to say 'unnecessary' in Irish?
Yes, the phrase 'gan ghá' is very common, as in 'Bhí sé gan ghá', meaning 'It was unnecessary'.
