HeyRuaHow to say “Arabic” in Irish
- Irish:
- Araibis
- English:
- Arabic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-bish” /ˈaɾˠəbʲəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Araibise, na hAraibise (e.g. foclóir Araibise, an Arabic dictionary)
What does “Araibis” mean?
- Arabic
- The Arabic language, spoken in North Africa and the Middle East.Also: Arabic language.
“Araibis” with the article
Here is Araibis after the article (an t-alt).
an Araibis
the Arabic
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Araibis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Araibis, the Irish word for Arabic.
Tá Araibis líofa aici.
She speaks fluent Arabic.
Tá mé ag foghlaim Araibise san oíche.
I'm learning Arabic at night.
Scríobhtar an Araibis ó dheis go clé.
Arabic is written from right to left.
Cheannaigh sé leabhar gramadaí Araibise.
He bought an Arabic grammar book.
An bhfuil aon Araibis agat?
Do you have any Arabic?
Tá an comhartha i mBéarla agus in Araibis.
The sign is in English and in Arabic.
Is í an Araibis teanga oifigiúil na hÉigipte.
Arabic is the official language of Egypt.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Arabic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Arabic?
The Irish for Arabic is Araibis (pronounced “AR-uh-bish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Araibis in Irish?
Araibis is said like “AR-uh-bish” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəbʲəʃ/).
Does Araibis have a plural?
No. Araibis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Araibis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Araibis (the Arabic), a hAraibis (her Arabic), a nAraibis (their Arabic).
What is the difference between Araibis and Arabach?
Araibis is the Arabic language, while Arabach means an Arab person or, as an adjective, Arab or Arabic.
