HeyRuaHow to say “emigrant” in Irish
- Irish:
- eisimirceach
- English:
- emigrant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-im-ir-kyukh” /ˈɛʃɪmʲɪɾʲcəx/
- Plural:
- eisimircigh (emigrants)
- Genitive singular:
- eisimircigh, an eisimircigh (e.g. litir an eisimircigh, the emigrant's letter)
- Genitive plural:
- eisimirceach, na n-eisimirceach (e.g. scéalta na n-eisimirceach, the stories of the emigrants)
What does “eisimirceach” mean?
- emigrant
- A person who leaves their own country to live permanently in another country.Also: emigrant person, person who emigrated, expatriate.
“Eisimirceach” with the article
The plural of emigrant in Irish is eisimircigh. Here is eisimirceach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eisimirceach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eisimirceach, the Irish word for emigrant.
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Emigrant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for emigrant?
The Irish for emigrant is eisimirceach (pronounced “ESH-im-ir-kyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eisimircigh.
How do you pronounce eisimirceach in Irish?
Eisimirceach is said like “ESH-im-ir-kyukh” (IPA /ˈɛʃɪmʲɪɾʲcəx/).
What is the plural of emigrant in Irish?
The plural of eisimirceach is eisimircigh; with the article, na heisimircigh means “the emigrants”. The genitive plural is eisimirceach, as in scéalta na n-eisimirceach (the stories of the emigrants).
Why does eisimirceach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eisimirceach (the emigrant), a heisimirceach (her emigrant), a n-eisimirceach (their emigrant), na heisimircigh (the emigrants).
What is the difference between 'eisimirceach' and 'inimirceach'?
An 'eisimirceach' is someone who leaves a country (emigrant), while an 'inimirceach' is someone who comes into a country (immigrant).
Is 'deoraí' the same as 'eisimirceach'?
Not quite: 'deoraí' means an exile, often someone forced away or living far from home, while 'eisimirceach' is the neutral word for an emigrant.
