HeyRuaHow to say “Ghana” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gána
- English:
- Ghana
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAW-nuh” /ˈɡaːnˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Gána (e.g. muintir Gána, the people of Ghana)
What does “Gána” mean?
- Ghana
- Ghana is a country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, with Accra as its capital.Also: Republic of Ghana, West Africa.
“Gána” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gána, the Irish word for Ghana.
Tá Gána in Iarthar na hAfraice.
Ghana is in West Africa.
Rugadh m'athair i nGána.
My father was born in Ghana.
Is é Accra príomhchathair Gána.
Accra is the capital of Ghana.
Chaith sí bliain ag obair i nGána.
She spent a year working in Ghana.
Bhuaigh Gána an cluiche aréir.
Ghana won the match last night.
Is tír álainn í Gána.
Ghana is a beautiful country.
Táimid ag dul go Gána an samhradh seo.
We are going to Ghana this summer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ghana in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Ghana?
The Irish for Ghana is Gána (pronounced “GAW-nuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Gána in Irish?
Gána is said like “GAW-nuh” (IPA /ˈɡaːnˠə/).
Does Gána have a plural?
No. Gána is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'in Ghana' in Irish?
Use 'i nGána', with eclipsis after 'i', for example 'Tá cónaí orm i nGána'.
Does Gána take the article like 'an Fhrainc'?
No, Gána is used without the article: 'go Gána', 'muintir Gána'.
