HeyRuaHow to say “German” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gearmánach
- English:
- German
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYER-uh-maw-nukh” /ˈɟɛɾˠəmˠaːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- Gearmánaigh (Germans)
- Genitive singular:
- Gearmánaigh, an Ghearmánaigh (e.g. teach an Ghearmánaigh, the German's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Gearmánach, na nGearmánach (e.g. líon na nGearmánach, the number of Germans)
What does “Gearmánach” mean?
- German
- A person from Germany or of German nationality.Also: German person, German man, German woman.
Other Irish words for German: Gearmáinis (German)
“Gearmánach” with the article
The plural of German in Irish is Gearmánaigh. Here is Gearmánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearmánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gearmánach, the Irish word for German.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
German in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for German?
The Irish for German is Gearmánach (pronounced “GYER-uh-maw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Gearmánaigh.
How do you pronounce Gearmánach in Irish?
Gearmánach is said like “GYER-uh-maw-nukh” (IPA /ˈɟɛɾˠəmˠaːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of German in Irish?
The plural of Gearmánach is Gearmánaigh; with the article, na Gearmánaigh means “the Germans”. The genitive plural is Gearmánach, as in líon na nGearmánach (the number of Germans).
Why does Gearmánach change to Ghearmánach or nGearmánach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Gearmánach becomes mo Ghearmánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGearmánach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Gearmánach and Gearmáinis?
Gearmánach is a German person (also the adjective German), while Gearmáinis is the German language: Labhraíonn an Gearmánach Gearmáinis.
How do I say Germany?
Germany is an Ghearmáin, as in Tá sé ina chónaí sa Ghearmáin, he lives in Germany.
