HeyRuaHow to say “unqualified” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhcháilithe
- English:
- unqualified, unconditional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unqualified:
- níos neamhcháilithe
- Most unqualified:
- is neamhcháilithe
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-khaw-lih-heh” /ˈnʲauxaːlʲəhə/
What does “neamhcháilithe” mean?
“Neamhcháilithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unqualified
- Not having the required qualifications for a job or task.Also: not qualified, untrained, without qualifications.
1 other meaning: unconditional
- 2unconditional
- Complete and without any limits or conditions, as in unqualified approval.Also: unqualified, absolute, unreserved.
“Neamhcháilithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhcháilithe after múinteoir (teacher, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhcháilithe.
More unqualified, most unqualified, very unqualified
Tá sé níos neamhcháilithe ná a dheartháir. He is less qualified than his brother.
| more unqualified | níos neamhcháilithe | in the past tense: ní ba neamhcháilithe |
|---|---|---|
| most unqualified | is neamhcháilithe | in the past tense: ba neamhcháilithe |
| as unqualified as | chomh neamhcháilithe le | no change after chomh |
| very unqualified | an-neamhcháilithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unqualified | róneamhcháilithe | ró- lenites |
“Neamhcháilithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unqualified in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unqualified?
The Irish for unqualified is neamhcháilithe (pronounced “NYOW-khaw-lih-heh”). It comes after the noun: múinteoir neamhcháilithe, an unqualified teacher; bean neamhcháilithe, an unqualified woman.
How do you say more unqualified and most unqualified in Irish?
níos neamhcháilithe is more unqualified and is neamhcháilithe is most unqualified. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhcháilithe and ba neamhcháilithe.
How do you say very unqualified in Irish?
an-neamhcháilithe. Too unqualified is róneamhcháilithe, and as unqualified as is chomh neamhcháilithe le.
Does neamhcháilithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhcháilithe can mean unqualified or unconditional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhcháilithe'?
The opposite is 'cáilithe', qualified, as in 'múinteoir cáilithe', a qualified teacher.
Which preposition follows 'neamhcháilithe'?
Use 'do' or 'chun': 'neamhcháilithe don phost', unqualified for the job.
