HeyRuaHow to say “unreasonable” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhréasúnach
- English:
- unreasonable, irrational
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unreasonable:
- níos neamhréasúnaí
- Most unreasonable:
- is neamhréasúnaí
- Plural:
- neamhréasúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ray-soo-nukh” /ˈnʲaurˠeːsˠuːnˠəx/
What does “neamhréasúnach” mean?
“Neamhréasúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unreasonable
- Not fair or sensible, or more than is acceptable.Also: excessive, unfair, inordinate.
1 other meaning: irrational
- 2irrational
- Not based on reason or clear thinking.Also: unreasoning, illogical.
Other Irish adjectives for unreasonable: míréasúnta (unreasonable)
“Neamhréasúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhréasúnach after éileamh (claim, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhréasúnacha.
More unreasonable, most unreasonable, very unreasonable
Tá an praghas seo níos neamhréasúnaí ná an ceann eile. This price is more unreasonable than the other one.
| more unreasonable | níos neamhréasúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhréasúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unreasonable | is neamhréasúnaí | in the past tense: ba neamhréasúnaí |
| as unreasonable as | chomh neamhréasúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very unreasonable | an-neamhréasúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unreasonable | róneamhréasúnach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhréasúnach” 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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Unreasonable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unreasonable?
The Irish for unreasonable is neamhréasúnach (pronounced “NYOW-ray-soo-nukh”). It comes after the noun: éileamh neamhréasúnach, an unreasonable claim; bean neamhréasúnach, an unreasonable woman.
How do you say more unreasonable and most unreasonable in Irish?
níos neamhréasúnaí is more unreasonable and is neamhréasúnaí is most unreasonable. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhréasúnaí and ba neamhréasúnaí.
What is the plural of neamhréasúnach?
With a plural noun neamhréasúnach becomes neamhréasúnacha: éilimh neamhréasúnacha, mná neamhréasúnacha.
How do you say very unreasonable in Irish?
an-neamhréasúnach. Too unreasonable is róneamhréasúnach, and as unreasonable as is chomh neamhréasúnach le.
Does neamhréasúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhréasúnach can mean unreasonable or irrational, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neamhréasúnach' and 'míréasúnta'?
Both can mean unreasonable; 'míréasúnta' is often used for unreasonable prices or demands, while 'neamhréasúnach' also covers irrational, unreasoning behaviour.
