HeyRuaHow to say “German” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gearmáinis
- English:
- German
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-uh-maw-nish” /ˈɟaɾˠəmˠɑːnʲɪʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- Gearmáinise, na Gearmáinise (e.g. múinteoir Gearmáinise, German teacher)
What does “Gearmáinis” mean?
- German
- The German language, spoken in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Also: German language.
Other Irish words for German: Gearmánach (German)
“Gearmáinis” with the article
Here is Gearmáinis after the article (an t-alt).
“Gearmáinis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gearmáinis, the Irish word for German.
Other nouns in Irish
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German in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for German?
The Irish for German is Gearmáinis (pronounced “GYAR-uh-maw-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Gearmáinis in Irish?
Gearmáinis is said like “GYAR-uh-maw-nish” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠəmˠɑːnʲɪʃ/).
Does Gearmáinis have a plural?
No. Gearmáinis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Gearmáinis change to Ghearmáinis or nGearmáinis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Gearmáinis becomes mo Ghearmáinis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGearmáinis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Gearmáinis, Gearmáin and Gearmánach?
Gearmáinis is the language, an Ghearmáin is the country Germany, and Gearmánach is a German person or the adjective German.
How do I say 'I speak German'?
Say 'Tá Gearmáinis agam', literally 'I have German'.
