HeyRuaHow to say “unstable” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhsheasmhach
- English:
- unstable, inconstant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unstable:
- níos neamhsheasmhaí
- Most unstable:
- is neamhsheasmhaí
- Plural:
- neamhsheasmhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NAV-hyas-wukh” /ˈnʲaw.hʲasˠ.wəx/
What does “neamhsheasmhach” mean?
“Neamhsheasmhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unstable
- Not steady or firm; likely to change, move or give way.Also: unsteady, shaky, unsettled.
1 other meaning: inconstant
- 2inconstant
- Changeable in mind or loyalty; not dependable.Also: fickle, changeable, unreliable.
“Neamhsheasmhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhsheasmhach after rialtas (government, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhsheasmhacha.
More unstable, most unstable, very unstable
Tá an margadh níos neamhsheasmhaí ná riamh. The market is more unstable than ever.
| more unstable | níos neamhsheasmhaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhsheasmhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unstable | is neamhsheasmhaí | in the past tense: ba neamhsheasmhaí |
| as unstable as | chomh neamhsheasmhach le | no change after chomh |
| very unstable | an-neamhsheasmhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unstable | róneamhsheasmhach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhsheasmhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Unstable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unstable?
The Irish for unstable is neamhsheasmhach (pronounced “NAV-hyas-wukh”). It comes after the noun: rialtas neamhsheasmhach, an unstable government; aimsir neamhsheasmhach, unstable weather.
How do you say more unstable and most unstable in Irish?
níos neamhsheasmhaí is more unstable and is neamhsheasmhaí is most unstable. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhsheasmhaí and ba neamhsheasmhaí.
What is the plural of neamhsheasmhach?
With a plural noun neamhsheasmhach becomes neamhsheasmhacha: rialtais neamhsheasmhacha, aimsirí neamhsheasmhacha.
How do you say very unstable in Irish?
an-neamhsheasmhach. Too unstable is róneamhsheasmhach, and as unstable as is chomh neamhsheasmhach le.
Does neamhsheasmhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhsheasmhach can mean unstable or inconstant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhsheasmhach?
The opposite is seasmhach, meaning stable or steadfast; neamh- simply negates it.
How does neamhsheasmhach differ from guagach?
Guagach usually describes a fickle or capricious person, while neamhsheasmhach is broader and also covers physical or political instability.
