Argentinian in Irish (Airgintíneach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for Argentinian?

The Irish for Argentinian is Airgintíneach (pronounced “AR-ig-in-tee-nyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Airgintínigh.

Q: What is the plural of Argentinian in Irish?

The plural of Airgintíneach is Airgintínigh; with the article, na hAirgintínigh means “the Argentinians”. The genitive plural is Airgintíneach, as in foireann na nAirgintíneach (the Argentinians' team).

How to say “Argentinian” in Irish

Irish:: Airgintíneach
English:: Argentinian
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AR-ig-in-tee-nyukh” /ˈaɾʲəgʲənʲtʲiːnʲəx/

Various forms

Plural:: Airgintínigh (Argentinians)
Genitive singular:: Airgintínigh, an Airgintínigh (e.g. teach an Airgintínigh, the Argentinian's house)
Genitive plural:: Airgintíneach, na nAirgintíneach (e.g. foireann na nAirgintíneach, the Argentinians' team)

What does “Airgintíneach” mean?

Argentinian: A person who comes from Argentina or is a citizen of Argentina.Also: argentine, person from Argentina, argentinean.

“Airgintíneach” with the article

The plural of Argentinian in Irish is Airgintínigh. Here is Airgintíneach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tAirgintíneach

the Argentinian

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hAirgintínigh

the Argentinians

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Airgintíneach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Airgintíneach, the Irish word for Argentinian.

Is Airgintíneach é mo chara nua.

My new friend is Argentinian.

Bhuail mé le hAirgintíneach i mBaile Átha Cliath.

I met an Argentinian in Dublin.

Labhraíonn an tAirgintíneach Spáinnis go líofa.

The Argentinian speaks Spanish fluently.

Tá na hAirgintínigh an-tógtha le sacar.

Argentinians are very keen on soccer.

Cheannaigh mé carr ón Airgintíneach sin.

I bought a car from that Argentinian.

Bhí ainm an Airgintínigh ar an liosta.

The Argentinian's name was on the list.

Tháinig beirt Airgintíneach chuig an gcóisir aréir.

Two Argentinians came to the party last night.

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Argentinian in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Argentinian?

The Irish for Argentinian is Airgintíneach (pronounced “AR-ig-in-tee-nyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Airgintínigh.

How do you pronounce Airgintíneach in Irish?

Airgintíneach is said like “AR-ig-in-tee-nyukh” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəgʲənʲtʲiːnʲəx/).

What is the plural of Argentinian in Irish?

The plural of Airgintíneach is Airgintínigh; with the article, na hAirgintínigh means “the Argentinians”. The genitive plural is Airgintíneach, as in foireann na nAirgintíneach (the Argentinians' team).

Why does Airgintíneach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tAirgintíneach (the Argentinian), a hAirgintíneach (her Argentinian), a nAirgintíneach (their Argentinian), na hAirgintínigh (the Argentinians).

What is the word for the country itself?

The country is an Airgintín, so 'in Argentina' is 'san Airgintín'. Airgintíneach is the person, and also the adjective.

Can Airgintíneach be used as an adjective?

Yes, it also means 'Argentinian' as an adjective, as in 'fíon Airgintíneach' (Argentinian wine).

Argentinian in Irish (Airgintíneach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage