HeyRuaHow to say “Dutch” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ollainnis
- English:
- Dutch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OL-in-ish” /ˈɔl̪ˠən̠ʲəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Ollainnise, na hOllainnise (e.g. foclóir Ollainnise, a Dutch dictionary)
What does “Ollainnis” mean?
- Dutch
- The Dutch language, spoken in the Netherlands and in Flanders in Belgium.Also: Dutch language, Flemish.
“Ollainnis” with the article
Here is Ollainnis after the article (an t-alt).
an Ollainnis
the Dutch
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ollainnis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ollainnis, the Irish word for Dutch.
Tá Ollainnis ar a toil aici.
She speaks Dutch fluently.
An bhfuil Ollainnis agat?
Do you speak Dutch?
Tá an Ollainnis cosúil leis an nGearmáinis.
Dutch is similar to German.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Ollainnise inné.
I bought a Dutch grammar book yesterday.
Labhair siad as Ollainnis ar an bhfón.
They spoke in Dutch on the phone.
Tá sé ag foghlaim Ollainnise san oíche.
He is learning Dutch at night.
Aistrigh sé an t-úrscéal ón Ollainnis.
He translated the novel from Dutch.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Dutch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Dutch?
The Irish for Dutch is Ollainnis (pronounced “OL-in-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Ollainnis in Irish?
Ollainnis is said like “OL-in-ish” (IPA /ˈɔl̪ˠən̠ʲəʃ/).
Does Ollainnis have a plural?
No. Ollainnis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Ollainnis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Ollainnis (the Dutch), a hOllainnis (her Dutch), a nOllainnis (their Dutch).
How do I say Dutch person and the Netherlands in Irish?
A Dutch person is 'Ollannach', and the Netherlands is 'an Ísiltír', while the language is 'Ollainnis'.
Do I use the article with Ollainnis?
Often yes, as with other language names: 'Is maith liom an Ollainnis', but after 'tá ... agam' it is bare: 'Tá Ollainnis agam'.
