HeyRuaHow to say “untidy” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhsciobalta
- English:
- untidy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More untidy:
- níos neamhsciobalta
- Most untidy:
- is neamhsciobalta
- Pronunciation:
- “nyow-SHKUB-al-ta” /ˈnʲaũˌʃkʲɔbˠəlˠt̪ˠə/
What does “neamhsciobalta” mean?
- untidy
- Not neat or orderly; messy in appearance or habits.Also: messy, unkempt, disorderly, sloppy.
Other Irish adjectives for untidy: amscaí (untidy), míshlachtmhar (untidy), slapach (untidy)
“Neamhsciobalta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhsciobalta after seomra (room, masculine), after cistin (kitchen, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhsciobalta.
More untidy, most untidy, very untidy
Tá mo dheartháir níos neamhsciobalta ná mise. My brother is untidier than me.
| more untidy | níos neamhsciobalta | in the past tense: ní ba neamhsciobalta |
|---|---|---|
| most untidy | is neamhsciobalta | in the past tense: ba neamhsciobalta |
| as untidy as | chomh neamhsciobalta le | no change after chomh |
| very untidy | an-neamhsciobalta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too untidy | róneamhsciobalta | ró- lenites |
“Neamhsciobalta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Untidy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for untidy?
The Irish for untidy is neamhsciobalta (pronounced “nyow-SHKUB-al-ta”). It comes after the noun: seomra neamhsciobalta, an untidy room; cistin neamhsciobalta, an untidy kitchen.
How do you say more untidy and most untidy in Irish?
níos neamhsciobalta is more untidy and is neamhsciobalta is most untidy. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhsciobalta and ba neamhsciobalta.
How do you say very untidy in Irish?
an-neamhsciobalta. Too untidy is róneamhsciobalta, and as untidy as is chomh neamhsciobalta le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhsciobalta'?
The opposite is 'sciobalta', meaning neat or tidy; 'neamh-' is a negative prefix like English 'un-'.
Is there another common word for untidy?
Yes, 'míshlachtmhar' is also widely used for untidy or slovenly, and 'amscaí' describes someone untidy or awkward in appearance.
