HeyRuaHow to say “Anglo-Norman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Angla-Normannach
- English:
- Anglo-Norman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ANG-luh-NOR-uh-nukh” /ˈaŋɡələ ˈnˠɔɾˠəˌn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Angla-Normannaigh (Anglo-Normans)
- Genitive singular:
- Angla-Normannaigh, an Angla-Normannaigh (e.g. teach an Angla-Normannaigh, the Anglo-Norman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Angla-Normannach, na nAngla-Normannach (e.g. teacht na nAngla-Normannach, the coming of the Anglo-Normans)
What does “Angla-Normannach” mean?
- Anglo-Norman
- A member of the Norman people from England who settled in Ireland after the invasion of 1169.Also: Norman, Anglo-Norman settler.
“Angla-Normannach” with the article
The plural of Anglo-Norman in Irish is Angla-Normannaigh. Here is Angla-Normannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Angla-Normannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Angla-Normannach, the Irish word for Anglo-Norman.
Other nouns in Irish
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Anglo-Norman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Anglo-Norman?
The Irish for Anglo-Norman is Angla-Normannach (pronounced “ANG-luh-NOR-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Angla-Normannaigh.
How do you pronounce Angla-Normannach in Irish?
Angla-Normannach is said like “ANG-luh-NOR-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈaŋɡələ ˈnˠɔɾˠəˌn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Anglo-Norman in Irish?
The plural of Angla-Normannach is Angla-Normannaigh; with the article, na hAngla-Normannaigh means “the Anglo-Normans”. The genitive plural is Angla-Normannach, as in teacht na nAngla-Normannach (the coming of the Anglo-Normans).
Why does Angla-Normannach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tAngla-Normannach (the Anglo-Norman), a hAngla-Normannach (her Anglo-Norman), a nAngla-Normannach (their Anglo-Norman), na hAngla-Normannaigh (the Anglo-Normans).
What is the difference between 'Angla-Normannach' and 'Normannach'?
'Normannach' means a Norman in general, while 'Angla-Normannach' refers specifically to the Normans from England, especially those who came to Ireland in the twelfth century.
Can 'Angla-Normannach' be used as an adjective?
Yes, it is also an adjective, as in 'na tiarnaí Angla-Normannacha' (the Anglo-Norman lords).
