HeyRuaHow to say “Dutchman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ollannach
- English:
- Dutchman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-uh-nukh” /ˈɔlˠənˠəx/
- Plural:
- Ollannaigh (Dutchmen)
- Genitive singular:
- Ollannaigh, an Ollannaigh (e.g. teach an Ollannaigh, the Dutchman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Ollannach, na nOllannach (e.g. tír na nOllannach, the country of the Dutch)
What does “Ollannach” mean?
- Dutchman
- A man or person from the Netherlands.Also: Dutch person, hollander, netherlander, dutchwoman.
“Ollannach” with the article
The plural of Dutchman in Irish is Ollannaigh. Here is Ollannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ollannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ollannach, the Irish word for Dutchman.
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Dutchman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Dutchman?
The Irish for Dutchman is Ollannach (pronounced “UL-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ollannaigh.
How do you pronounce Ollannach in Irish?
Ollannach is said like “UL-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈɔlˠənˠəx/).
What is the plural of Dutchman in Irish?
The plural of Ollannach is Ollannaigh; with the article, na hOllannaigh means “the Dutchmen”. The genitive plural is Ollannach, as in tír na nOllannach (the country of the Dutch).
Does Ollannach have more than one meaning?
Ollannach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Dutch.
Why does Ollannach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tOllannach (the Dutchman), a hOllannach (her Dutchman), a nOllannach (their Dutchman), na hOllannaigh (the Dutchmen).
What is the Irish for the Dutch language?
The language is 'Ollainnis', while 'Ollannach' is a Dutch person.
What is the Irish for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is 'an Ísiltír', and Holland is 'an Ollainn'.
