HeyRuaHow to say “venomous” in Irish
- Irish:
- nimheanta
- English:
- venomous, poisonous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More venomous:
- níos nimheanta
- Most venomous:
- is nimheanta
- Pronunciation:
- “NIV-in-ta” /ˈnʲivʲənˠt̪ˠə/
What does “nimheanta” mean?
“Nimheanta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- venomous
- Spiteful and full of malice in what one says or does.Also: spiteful, malicious, vicious, bitter.
1 other meaning: poisonous
- 2poisonous
- Containing or producing poison; venomous, as of a snake or plant.Also: venomous, toxic.
“Nimheanta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is nimheanta after ainmhí (animal, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, nimheanta.
More venomous, most venomous, very venomous
Bhí an dara halt níos nimheanta ná an chéad cheann. The second article was more venomous than the first.
| more venomous | níos nimheanta | in the past tense: ní ba nimheanta |
|---|---|---|
| most venomous | is nimheanta | in the past tense: ba nimheanta |
| as venomous as | chomh nimheanta le | no change after chomh |
| very venomous | an-nimheanta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too venomous | rónimheanta | ró- lenites |
“Nimheanta” 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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Venomous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for venomous?
The Irish for venomous is nimheanta (pronounced “NIV-in-ta”). It comes after the noun: ainmhí nimheanta, a venomous animal; teanga nimheanta, a venomous language.
How do you say more venomous and most venomous in Irish?
níos nimheanta is more venomous and is nimheanta is most venomous. In the past tense they become ní ba nimheanta and ba nimheanta.
How do you say very venomous in Irish?
an-nimheanta. Too venomous is rónimheanta, and as venomous as is chomh nimheanta le.
Does nimheanta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nimheanta can mean venomous or poisonous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between nimheanta and nimhneach?
Nimheanta usually means venomous or spiteful, while nimhneach more often means painful or sore, though both can describe bitterness.
