HeyRuaHow to say “Christmas” in Irish
- Irish:
- Nollaig
- English:
- Christmas
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NUL-ig” /ˈn̪ˠʊl̪ˠəɟ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Nollag, na Nollag (e.g. Daidí na Nollag, Father Christmas)
What does “Nollaig” mean?
- Christmas
- The Christian festival on 25 December celebrating the birth of Christ, and the holiday season around it.Also: xmas, yule, Christmas time, noel.
“Nollaig” with the article
Here is Nollaig after the article (an t-alt).
an Nollaig
the Christmas
No change after an
“Nollaig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Nollaig, the Irish word for Christmas.
Tá mé ag súil leis an Nollaig.
I'm looking forward to Christmas.
Nollaig shona duit!
Happy Christmas to you!
D'fhill sé ar Éirinn um Nollaig.
He came back to Ireland at Christmas.
Ní maith liom cóisirí Nollag.
I don't like Christmas parties.
Cheannaigh mé crann Nollag inné.
I bought a Christmas tree yesterday.
Beidh an teach lán aimsir na Nollag.
The house will be full at Christmas time.
Tarlóidh sé faoi Nollaig, déarfainn.
It will happen by Christmas, I'd say.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “Nollaig”
Christmas in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Christmas?
The Irish for Christmas is Nollaig (pronounced “NUL-ig”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Nollaig in Irish?
Nollaig is said like “NUL-ig” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠʊl̪ˠəɟ/).
Does Nollaig have a plural?
No. Nollaig is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say Happy Christmas in Irish?
Say 'Nollaig shona duit' to one person or 'Nollaig shona daoibh' to several; 'Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise' adds a happy new year.
Why does December contain the word for Christmas?
December is 'Mí na Nollag', literally the month of Christmas, using the genitive 'Nollag'.
