HeyRuaHow to say “Belgian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Beilgeach
- English:
- Belgian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BEL-ig-yakh” /ˈbʲɛlʲəɟəx/
- Plural:
- Beilgigh (Belgians)
- Genitive singular:
- Beilgigh, an Bheilgigh (e.g. teach an Bheilgigh, the Belgian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Beilgeach, na mBeilgeach (e.g. líon na mBeilgeach, the number of Belgians)
What does “Beilgeach” mean?
- Belgian
- A person from Belgium, or a person of Belgian descent.Also: Belgian person, native of Belgium.
“Beilgeach” with the article
The plural of Belgian in Irish is Beilgigh. Here is Beilgeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beilgeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Beilgeach, the Irish word for Belgian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Belgian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Belgian?
The Irish for Belgian is Beilgeach (pronounced “BEL-ig-yakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Beilgigh.
How do you pronounce Beilgeach in Irish?
Beilgeach is said like “BEL-ig-yakh” (IPA /ˈbʲɛlʲəɟəx/).
What is the plural of Belgian in Irish?
The plural of Beilgeach is Beilgigh; with the article, na Beilgigh means “the Belgians”. The genitive plural is Beilgeach, as in líon na mBeilgeach (the number of Belgians).
Why does Beilgeach change to Bheilgeach or mBeilgeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Beilgeach becomes mo Bheilgeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBeilgeach (eclipsis).
How do I say Belgium in Irish?
Belgium is an Bheilg, used with the article: sa Bheilg means 'in Belgium'. Beilgeach is a Belgian person, and also the adjective 'Belgian'.
