HeyRuaHow to say “untrained” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhoilte
- English:
- untrained, unskilled
- Word type:
- adjective
- More untrained:
- níos neamhoilte
- Most untrained:
- is neamhoilte
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ill-cha” /ˈnʲaũˌolʲtʲə/
What does “neamhoilte” mean?
“Neamhoilte” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- untrained
- Not having been trained or taught the skills for something.Also: unskilled, untaught, inexperienced.
1 other meaning: unskilled
- 2unskilled
- Describes a worker or labour that needs no special training.Also: untrained, non-skilled.
“Neamhoilte” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhoilte after oibrí (worker, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhoilte.
More untrained, most untrained, very untrained
Bhí an madra seo níos neamhoilte ná an ceann eile. This dog was less trained than the other one.
| more untrained | níos neamhoilte | in the past tense: ní ba neamhoilte |
|---|---|---|
| most untrained | is neamhoilte | in the past tense: ba neamhoilte |
| as untrained as | chomh neamhoilte le | no change after chomh |
| very untrained | an-neamhoilte | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too untrained | róneamhoilte | ró- lenites |
“Neamhoilte” 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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Untrained in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for untrained?
The Irish for untrained is neamhoilte (pronounced “NYOW-ill-cha”). It comes after the noun: oibrí neamhoilte, an untrained worker; bean neamhoilte, an untrained woman.
How do you say more untrained and most untrained in Irish?
níos neamhoilte is more untrained and is neamhoilte is most untrained. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhoilte and ba neamhoilte.
How do you say very untrained in Irish?
an-neamhoilte. Too untrained is róneamhoilte, and as untrained as is chomh neamhoilte le.
Does neamhoilte have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhoilte can mean untrained or unskilled, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of neamhoilte?
The opposite is "oilte", meaning trained or skilled, as in "oibrí oilte", a skilled worker.
