HeyRuaHow to say “America” in Irish
- Irish:
- Meiriceá
- English:
- America
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MER-ih-kaw” /ˈmʲɛɾʲəcaː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Meiriceá (e.g. muintir Mheiriceá, the people of America)
What does “Meiriceá” mean?
- America
- The continent of America, or more commonly the United States of America.Also: United States, USA, the States.
“Meiriceá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Meiriceá, the Irish word for America.
Tá Máire ina cónaí i Meiriceá.
Máire lives in America.
Tá mé ag dul go Meiriceá ag obair.
I am going to America to work.
Tá cailín as Meiriceá i mo rang.
There is a girl from America in my class.
Chaith m'uncail fiche bliain i Meiriceá.
My uncle spent twenty years in America.
Is cathair mhór í Nua-Eabhrac i Meiriceá.
New York is a big city in America.
Tá siad i Meiriceá anois.
They are in America now.
D'fhill sí ó Mheiriceá an tseachtain seo caite.
She came back from America last week.
Other nouns in Irish
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America in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for America?
The Irish for America is Meiriceá (pronounced “MER-ih-kaw”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Meiriceá in Irish?
Meiriceá is said like “MER-ih-kaw” (IPA /ˈmʲɛɾʲəcaː/).
Does Meiriceá have a plural?
No. Meiriceá is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'an American'?
An American person is 'Meiriceánach', and the adjective 'American' is also 'Meiriceánach', as in 'turasóir Meiriceánach'.
Does Meiriceá take the article?
No, it is used without the article: 'i Meiriceá', 'go Meiriceá', 'muintir Mheiriceá'.
