HeyRuaHow to say “unselfish” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhleithleach
- English:
- unselfish
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unselfish:
- níos neamhleithlí
- Most unselfish:
- is neamhleithlí
- Plural:
- neamhleithleacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyow-LEH-lyuch” /ˈnʲaũˌlʲɛlʲəx/
What does “neamhleithleach” mean?
- unselfish
- Thinking of other people's needs rather than your own.Also: selfless, altruistic, generous.
“Neamhleithleach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhleithleach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhleithleacha.
More unselfish, most unselfish, very unselfish
Tá Máire níos neamhleithlí ná a deartháir. Máire is more unselfish than her brother.
| more unselfish | níos neamhleithlí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhleithlí |
|---|---|---|
| most unselfish | is neamhleithlí | in the past tense: ba neamhleithlí |
| as unselfish as | chomh neamhleithleach le | no change after chomh |
| very unselfish | an-neamhleithleach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unselfish | róneamhleithleach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhleithleach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unselfish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unselfish?
The Irish for unselfish is neamhleithleach (pronounced “nyow-LEH-lyuch”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhleithleach, an unselfish man; bean neamhleithleach, an unselfish woman.
How do you say more unselfish and most unselfish in Irish?
níos neamhleithlí is more unselfish and is neamhleithlí is most unselfish. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhleithlí and ba neamhleithlí.
What is the plural of neamhleithleach?
With a plural noun neamhleithleach becomes neamhleithleacha: fir neamhleithleacha, mná neamhleithleacha.
How do you say very unselfish in Irish?
an-neamhleithleach. Too unselfish is róneamhleithleach, and as unselfish as is chomh neamhleithleach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhleithleach'?
The opposite is 'leithleach', meaning selfish; 'neamh-' simply adds the sense of 'not'.
