HeyRuaHow to say “unripe” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhaibí
- English:
- unripe, immature
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unripe:
- níos neamhaibí
- Most unripe:
- is neamhaibí
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-a-bee” /ˈnʲaũˌabʲiː/
What does “neamhaibí” mean?
“Neamhaibí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unripe
- Not yet ripe, used of fruit, crops or grain.Also: green, not ripe, underripe.
1 other meaning: immature
- 2immature
- Not fully developed in mind or behaviour, acting younger than expected.Also: childish, undeveloped, juvenile.
“Neamhaibí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhaibí after úll (apple, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhaibí.
More unripe, most unripe, very unripe
| more unripe | níos neamhaibí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhaibí |
|---|---|---|
| most unripe | is neamhaibí | in the past tense: ba neamhaibí |
| as unripe as | chomh neamhaibí le | no change after chomh |
| very unripe | an-neamhaibí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unripe | róneamhaibí | ró- lenites |
“Neamhaibí” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unripe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unripe?
The Irish for unripe is neamhaibí (pronounced “NYOW-a-bee”). It comes after the noun: úll neamhaibí, an unripe apple; bean neamhaibí, an unripe woman.
How do you say more unripe and most unripe in Irish?
níos neamhaibí is more unripe and is neamhaibí is most unripe. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhaibí and ba neamhaibí.
How do you say very unripe in Irish?
an-neamhaibí. Too unripe is róneamhaibí, and as unripe as is chomh neamhaibí le.
Does neamhaibí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhaibí can mean unripe or immature, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhaibí'?
The opposite is 'aibí', meaning ripe or mature, as in 'úll aibí' (a ripe apple).
Can 'neamhaibí' describe a person?
Yes, 'duine neamhaibí' means an immature person, though 'leanbaí' (childish) is also common for behaviour.
