HeyRuaHow to say “unsound” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhfhónta
- English:
- unsound, invalid
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unsound:
- níos neamhfhónta
- Most unsound:
- is neamhfhónta
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-oan-ta” /ˈnʲaʊˌoːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “neamhfhónta” mean?
“Neamhfhónta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unsound
- Not solid, reliable or well founded; not in good condition.Also: faulty, unreliable, defective.
1 other meaning: invalid
- 2invalid
- Not valid or not well reasoned, as of an argument or claim.Also: unsound, baseless, fallacious.
“Neamhfhónta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhfhónta after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhfhónta.
More unsound, most unsound, very unsound
Tá an plean seo níos neamhfhónta ná an ceann eile. This plan is more unsound than the other one.
| more unsound | níos neamhfhónta | in the past tense: ní ba neamhfhónta |
|---|---|---|
| most unsound | is neamhfhónta | in the past tense: ba neamhfhónta |
| as unsound as | chomh neamhfhónta le | no change after chomh |
| very unsound | an-neamhfhónta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unsound | róneamhfhónta | ró- lenites |
“Neamhfhónta” 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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Unsound in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unsound?
The Irish for unsound is neamhfhónta (pronounced “NYAV-oan-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear neamhfhónta, an unsound man; bean neamhfhónta, an unsound woman.
How do you say more unsound and most unsound in Irish?
níos neamhfhónta is more unsound and is neamhfhónta is most unsound. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhfhónta and ba neamhfhónta.
How do you say very unsound in Irish?
an-neamhfhónta. Too unsound is róneamhfhónta, and as unsound as is chomh neamhfhónta le.
Does neamhfhónta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhfhónta can mean unsound or invalid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhfhónta'?
The opposite is 'fónta', meaning sound or worthwhile, as in 'argóint fhónta', a sound argument.
Why is the 'fh' silent in 'neamhfhónta'?
The prefix 'neamh' lenites the f of 'fónta' to 'fh', which is silent, so the word sounds like 'neamh-ónta'.
