HeyRuaHow to say “unscientific” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamheolaíoch
- English:
- unscientific
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unscientific:
- níos neamheolaíche
- Most unscientific:
- is neamheolaíche
- Plural:
- neamheolaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-oh-lee-okh” /ˈnʲaũoːliːəx/
What does “neamheolaíoch” mean?
- unscientific
- Not based on or not following scientific methods or principles.Also: non-scientific, not scientific.
“Neamheolaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamheolaíoch after modh (method, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamheolaíocha.
More unscientific, most unscientific, very unscientific
Bhí an dara staidéar níos neamheolaíche ná an chéad cheann. The second study was more unscientific than the first one.
| more unscientific | níos neamheolaíche | in the past tense: ní ba neamheolaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most unscientific | is neamheolaíche | in the past tense: ba neamheolaíche |
| as unscientific as | chomh neamheolaíoch le | no change after chomh |
| very unscientific | an-neamheolaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unscientific | róneamheolaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Neamheolaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unscientific in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unscientific?
The Irish for unscientific is neamheolaíoch (pronounced “NYOW-oh-lee-okh”). It comes after the noun: modh neamheolaíoch, an unscientific method; tuairim neamheolaíoch, an unscientific opinion.
How do you say more unscientific and most unscientific in Irish?
níos neamheolaíche is more unscientific and is neamheolaíche is most unscientific. In the past tense they become ní ba neamheolaíche and ba neamheolaíche.
What is the plural of neamheolaíoch?
With a plural noun neamheolaíoch becomes neamheolaíocha: modhanna neamheolaíocha, tuairimí neamheolaíocha.
How do you say very unscientific in Irish?
an-neamheolaíoch. Too unscientific is róneamheolaíoch, and as unscientific as is chomh neamheolaíoch le.
What is the opposite of 'neamheolaíoch'?
The opposite is 'eolaíoch', meaning scientific; the prefix 'neamh-' makes it negative.
