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Unrestrained in Irish (neamhshrianta): Meaning, Forms, Examples

Other uses of ‘neamhshrianta’: unrestricted

The Irish for unrestrained is neamhshrianta: fear neamhshrianta, an unrestrained man.
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How to say “unrestrained” in Irish

Irish:
neamhshrianta
English:
unrestrained, unrestricted
Word type:
adjective
More unrestrained:
níos neamhshrianta
Most unrestrained:
is neamhshrianta
Pronunciation:
“NYAV-hree-an-ta”  /ˈnʲaʊhɾʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠə/

What does “neamhshrianta” mean?

“Neamhshrianta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

unrestrained
Not held back or controlled; free of restraint.Also: unbridled, uncontrolled, unchecked.
1 other meaning: unrestricted
2unrestricted
Without limits or restrictions placed on it.Also: unlimited, unconstrained.

“Neamhshrianta” after a noun

An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhshrianta after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.

after a masculine nounfear neamhshriantaan unrestrained man
after a feminine nounbean neamhshriantaan unrestrained woman
after a plural nounfir neamhshriantaunrestrained men
plural
firmen
+
neamhshriantaunrestrained, plural
=
fir neamhshriantaunrestrained men

With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhshrianta.

More unrestrained, most unrestrained, very unrestrained

níosmore
+
neamhshriantaunrestrained
=
níos neamhshriantamore unrestrained
ismost
+
neamhshriantaunrestrained
=
is neamhshriantamost unrestrained

Tá an margadh níos neamhshrianta anois ná riamh. The market is more unrestricted now than ever.

more unrestrainedníos neamhshriantain the past tense: ní ba neamhshrianta
most unrestrainedis neamhshriantain the past tense: ba neamhshrianta
as unrestrained aschomh neamhshrianta leno change after chomh
very unrestrainedan-neamhshriantaan- lenites, except d, t and s
too unrestrainedróneamhshriantaró- lenites

“Neamhshrianta” in a sentence: Irish examples

With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.

Tá spórt neamhshrianta ag na páistí sa ghairdín.
The children are having unrestrained fun in the garden.
Bhí fearg neamhshrianta air nuair a chuala sé an scéal.
He was in an unrestrained rage when he heard the story.
Ní maith liom caiteachas neamhshrianta mar sin.
I do not like unrestrained spending like that.
Tá an margadh níos neamhshrianta anois ná riamh.
The market is more unrestricted now than ever.
Tá an rochtain ar an suíomh neamhshrianta.
Access to the site is unrestricted.

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Unrestrained in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for unrestrained?

The Irish for unrestrained is neamhshrianta (pronounced “NYAV-hree-an-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhshrianta, an unrestrained man; bean neamhshrianta, an unrestrained woman.

How do you say more unrestrained and most unrestrained in Irish?

níos neamhshrianta is more unrestrained and is neamhshrianta is most unrestrained. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhshrianta and ba neamhshrianta.

How do you say very unrestrained in Irish?

an-neamhshrianta. Too unrestrained is róneamhshrianta, and as unrestrained as is chomh neamhshrianta le.

Does neamhshrianta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhshrianta can mean unrestrained or unrestricted, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'neamhshrianta' different from 'ainrianta'?

'Neamhshrianta' is neutral and means simply unrestrained or unrestricted, while 'ainrianta' suggests wild or unruly behaviour.

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