HeyRuaHow to say “Australian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Astrálach
- English:
- Australian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-traw-lukh” /ˈasˠt̪ˠɾˠaːl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Astrálaigh (Australians)
- Genitive singular:
- Astrálaigh, an Astrálaigh (e.g. teach an Astrálaigh, the Australian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Astrálach, na nAstrálach (e.g. líon na nAstrálach, the number of Australians)
What does “Astrálach” mean?
- Australian
- A person who comes from Australia or is a citizen of Australia.Also: Australian person, aussie, native of Australia.
“Astrálach” with the article
The plural of Australian in Irish is Astrálaigh. Here is Astrálach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Astrálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Astrálach, the Irish word for Australian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “Astrálach”
Australian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Australian?
The Irish for Australian is Astrálach (pronounced “AS-traw-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Astrálaigh.
How do you pronounce Astrálach in Irish?
Astrálach is said like “AS-traw-lukh” (IPA /ˈasˠt̪ˠɾˠaːl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Australian in Irish?
The plural of Astrálach is Astrálaigh; with the article, na hAstrálaigh means “the Australians”. The genitive plural is Astrálach, as in líon na nAstrálach (the number of Australians).
Why does Astrálach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tAstrálach (the Australian), a hAstrálach (her Australian), a nAstrálach (their Australian), na hAstrálaigh (the Australians).
How do I say 'Australia' and 'Australian' as an adjective?
The country is an Astráil (feminine), and the adjective is also Astrálach, as in fíon Astrálach, 'Australian wine'.
Why is Astrálach written with a capital letter?
Nouns of nationality are capitalised in Irish, so Astrálach, like Éireannach, takes a capital letter.
