HeyRuaHow to say “unreliable” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-mhuiníneach
- English:
- unreliable, diffident
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unreliable:
- níos neamh-mhuiníní
- Most unreliable:
- is neamh-mhuiníní
- Plural:
- neamh-mhuiníneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-VWIN-een-yokh” /ˈnʲav ˌvɪnʲiːnʲəx/
What does “neamh-mhuiníneach” mean?
“Neamh-mhuiníneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unreliable
- Not able to be trusted or depended on.Also: undependable, untrustworthy.
1 other meaning: diffident
- 2diffident
- Lacking confidence in yourself.Also: unconfident, lacking confidence, insecure.
Other Irish adjectives for unreliable: neamhiontaofa (unreliable)
“Neamh-mhuiníneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamh-mhuiníneach after fear (man, masculine), after foinse (source, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamh-mhuiníneacha.
More unreliable, most unreliable, very unreliable
Tá an carr seo níos neamh-mhuiníní ná an seancharr. This car is more unreliable than the old car.
| more unreliable | níos neamh-mhuiníní | in the past tense: ní ba neamh-mhuiníní |
|---|---|---|
| most unreliable | is neamh-mhuiníní | in the past tense: ba neamh-mhuiníní |
| as unreliable as | chomh neamh-mhuiníneach le | no change after chomh |
| very unreliable | an-neamh-mhuiníneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unreliable | róneamh-mhuiníneach | ró- lenites |
“Neamh-mhuiníneach” 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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Unreliable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unreliable?
The Irish for unreliable is neamh-mhuiníneach (pronounced “nyav-VWIN-een-yokh”). It comes after the noun: fear neamh-mhuiníneach, an unreliable man; foinse neamh-mhuiníneach, an unreliable source.
How do you say more unreliable and most unreliable in Irish?
níos neamh-mhuiníní is more unreliable and is neamh-mhuiníní is most unreliable. In the past tense they become ní ba neamh-mhuiníní and ba neamh-mhuiníní.
What is the plural of neamh-mhuiníneach?
With a plural noun neamh-mhuiníneach becomes neamh-mhuiníneacha: fir neamh-mhuiníneacha, foinsí neamh-mhuiníneacha.
How do you say very unreliable in Irish?
an-neamh-mhuiníneach. Too unreliable is róneamh-mhuiníneach, and as unreliable as is chomh neamh-mhuiníneach le.
Does neamh-mhuiníneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamh-mhuiníneach can mean unreliable or diffident, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamh-mhuiníneach'?
The opposite is 'muiníneach', meaning reliable or confident; 'iontaofa' is also common for trustworthy.
