HeyRuaHow to say “Catalan” in Irish
- Irish:
- Catalónach
- English:
- Catalan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-loh-nukh” /ˈkat̪ˠəl̪ˠoːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Catalónaigh (Catalans)
- Genitive singular:
- Catalónaigh, an Chatalónaigh (e.g. teach an Chatalónaigh, the Catalan's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Catalónach, na gCatalónach (e.g. cearta na gCatalónach, the rights of the Catalans)
What does “Catalónach” mean?
- Catalan
- A person from Catalonia, the region in north-east Spain.Also: catalonian, person from Catalonia.
“Catalónach” with the article
The plural of Catalan in Irish is Catalónaigh. Here is Catalónach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Catalónach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Catalónach, the Irish word for Catalan.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Catalan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Catalan?
The Irish for Catalan is Catalónach (pronounced “KAT-uh-loh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Catalónaigh.
How do you pronounce Catalónach in Irish?
Catalónach is said like “KAT-uh-loh-nukh” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəl̪ˠoːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Catalan in Irish?
The plural of Catalónach is Catalónaigh; with the article, na Catalónaigh means “the Catalans”. The genitive plural is Catalónach, as in cearta na gCatalónach (the rights of the Catalans).
Why does Catalónach change to Chatalónach or gCatalónach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Catalónach becomes mo Chatalónach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCatalónach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Catalónach and Catalóinis?
Catalónach is a Catalan person (also used as an adjective), while Catalóinis is the Catalan language.
