HeyRuaHow to say “foreigner” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachtrannach
- English:
- foreigner, alien being
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-truh-nukh” /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- eachtrannaigh (foreigners)
- Genitive singular:
- eachtrannaigh, an eachtrannaigh (e.g. pas an eachtrannaigh, the foreigner's passport)
- Genitive plural:
- eachtrannach, na n-eachtrannach (e.g. cearta na n-eachtrannach, the rights of the foreigners)
What does “eachtrannach” mean?
“Eachtrannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- foreigner
- A person who comes from another country.Also: foreign national, outsider.
1 other meaning: alien being
- 2alien being
- A creature from another planet, as in science fiction.Also: extraterrestrial, space alien.
Other Irish words for foreigner: coigríochach (foreigner)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Eachtrannach” with the article
The plural of foreigner in Irish is eachtrannaigh. Here is eachtrannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eachtrannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachtrannach, the Irish word for foreigner.
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Foreigner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foreigner?
The Irish for foreigner is eachtrannach (pronounced “AKH-truh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eachtrannaigh. Depending on context it can also mean alien being.
How do you pronounce eachtrannach in Irish?
Eachtrannach is said like “AKH-truh-nukh” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of foreigner in Irish?
The plural of eachtrannach is eachtrannaigh; with the article, na heachtrannaigh means “the foreigners”. The genitive plural is eachtrannach, as in cearta na n-eachtrannach (the rights of the foreigners).
Does eachtrannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eachtrannach can mean foreigner or alien being, depending on context; the first is the most common. Eachtrannach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning foreign.
Why does eachtrannach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eachtrannach (the foreigner), a heachtrannach (her foreigner), a n-eachtrannach (their foreigner), na heachtrannaigh (the foreigners).
What is the difference between eachtrannach and strainséir?
Eachtrannach is a person from another country, while strainséir is simply someone you do not know, who may be local.
