HeyRuaHow to say “European” in Irish
- Irish:
- Eorpach
- English:
- European
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-pukh” /ˈoːɾˠpˠəx/
- Plural:
- Eorpaigh (Europeans)
- Genitive singular:
- Eorpaigh, an Eorpaigh (e.g. teanga an Eorpaigh, the European's language)
- Genitive plural:
- Eorpach, na nEorpach (e.g. cearta na nEorpach, the rights of Europeans)
What does “Eorpach” mean?
- European
- A person who comes from Europe or is a native of a European country.Also: European person, inhabitant of Europe.
“Eorpach” with the article
The plural of European in Irish is Eorpaigh. Here is Eorpach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eorpach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Eorpach, the Irish word for European.
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European in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for European?
The Irish for European is Eorpach (pronounced “OR-pukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Eorpaigh.
How do you pronounce Eorpach in Irish?
Eorpach is said like “OR-pukh” (IPA /ˈoːɾˠpˠəx/).
What is the plural of European in Irish?
The plural of Eorpach is Eorpaigh; with the article, na hEorpaigh means “the Europeans”. The genitive plural is Eorpach, as in cearta na nEorpach (the rights of Europeans).
Why does Eorpach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tEorpach (the European), a hEorpach (her European), a nEorpach (their European), na hEorpaigh (the Europeans).
Is Eorpach also an adjective?
Yes, Eorpach also means 'European' as an adjective, as in an tAontas Eorpach, 'the European Union'. As a noun it means a European person.
What is the word for Europe itself?
Europe is an Eoraip, genitive na hEorpa, as in tíortha na hEorpa, 'the countries of Europe'.
